Does tapering of tablet Effexor result in mixed emotions?

Hi doctor,

I am currently taking Allegron TCA 75 mg. Previously I was on Effexor, which was good except for delayed orgasm. So my doctor decided to taper and switched me to Allegron. I am currently experiencing anger and overwhelming or sad crying at times. I am not sure if this is from tapering Effexor or Allegron. I was also meant to take 250 mg of Lithium, which I did take only for two days but stopped as I feel flat on it and not myself in the past. I also lost a patch of my hair in the last eight months.

I feel a mood stabilizer makes me flat and slow.

Can I switch back directly to Effexor, Lexapro, or Zoloft SSRI?

I have had good results while using Lexapro, but I get an upset stomach, and with Effexor, I have more energy. Lexapro can take any time in the day, while Effexor should be taken only at night.

I have not used Zoloft before, so I was wondering if I could try that.

Which one will give me energy and feel like myself and can concentrate but not block emotions?

I exercise, meditate, and also work full time.

Please give me as many details and options as possible around medications.