Hi @Pip, welcome to Taper Community!
I'm sorry to hear about the "poop-out" you're experiencing on Effexor. Unfortunately, that can happen sometimes. We're glad you're here so you can learn how to safely taper off. Here are a few links to get you started on your journey:
https://taper.community/resources/blog/how-to-taper-off-effexor-xr
https://taper.community/resources/blog/hyperbolic-tapering-explained
https://taper.community/thread/d41182b4-060b-4c2e-a1e8-da9e6777d7e5
Have a look around the site; there's lots of helpful information in the forums.
Have you considered any non-drug ways to handle your OCD during and after your taper?
We look forward to supporting you on your tapering journey.
Catina 🩷
Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg
“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”
Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.