I was on Effexor ER for approx. 10 years, and with my doctor's help have been weaning myself off since November, 2008. I followed the dr.'s advice for slow reduction and finally stopped taking Effexor ER the end of August. I had a few withdrawal symptoms, but this week I can no longer sleep. I am extremely restless and just walk and pace until totally exhausted, when I'm able to sleep for about one hour and then start the process again. Is there anything I can do, or is taking Effexor the only option? My doctor said to ride this out, but I can't work with only 2 -3 hours of sleep, much less act as a normal adult with so little sleep. Any help you can provide would be very helpful. Thank you.