Hi, My name is Lisa. I was diagnosed with GAD 3 years ago. Tried Paxil first. Made me a dead head. Then Zoloft, that made me drowsy. Now I'm on 75mg of Effexor that I've been on for nearly 2 1/2 years. Works great for the anxiety and irritability. Emotionally speaking nothing bothers me much at all anymore. Even hard to cry. Can live with that, BUT I'm on the edge of depression I feel no motivation whatsoever. I've gained nearly 25 lbs since starting the med and do not exercise at all anymore..Because I just don't give a crap..Don't do any of my old hobbies.This I don't like..so does anyone know, do I need a new drug, more of this drug or what. I know coming off Effexor must be a booger because I forgot it when I went on vacation once and on day 3 without it I was a complete basket case. Anxiety attack like no other. Any advise will be appreciated...My Give a Damn is Busted....please help to fix.