I haven't been on effexor for 10 years, but the only thing I remember was the withdrawal and the pains and zap, i aslo lit myself on fire at work (kitchen) and didnt react. 

My newest doctor wants me to go back on it, and I REALLY  don't want to, kinda like a PTSD and my anxiety is going crazy over the idea., and I'm having panic attacks more often just thinking about it. (I haven't had it this bad in years) 
 I'm also on adderall so apparently that makes it harder. And Im in the process of weening off wellbutrin (for seasonal) before seeing the new doctor, but that's what triggered the oh gotta get you on effexor. 

Is there anything to ask that's for GAD that's not effexor? Am I just "freaking out" and just go back on it? 

I see my doctor next week,