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How Does Effexor Help YOUR Anxiety?
by smashed_reality, May 26, 2009 09:11PM
I'm currently taking both Effexor XR (Venlafaxine XR) and Lithium Carbonate to treat co-morbid my mental illnesses.
I'm just wondering, for anyone taking Effexor XR to treat their Generalized Anxiety Disorder, how do you find it has helped you, in what ways do you think it is inefficient, and what sort of side effects or issues have you had with it?
I have personally found that it has definitely helped me; my paranoia is less, my panic attacks are less, and my social phobia is now manageable on most days, if it actually bothers me. I still often get extremely anxious or uncomfortable, though, and sometimes it is more than I can deal with through breathing exercises or CBT techniques.
I guess I'd just like to hear of other people's experiences. TIA!
I'm just wondering, for anyone taking Effexor XR to treat their Generalized Anxiety Disorder, how do you find it has helped you, in what ways do you think it is inefficient, and what sort of side effects or issues have you had with it?
I have personally found that it has definitely helped me; my paranoia is less, my panic attacks are less, and my social phobia is now manageable on most days, if it actually bothers me. I still often get extremely anxious or uncomfortable, though, and sometimes it is more than I can deal with through breathing exercises or CBT techniques.
I guess I'd just like to hear of other people's experiences. TIA!
Member Comments (5)
by natdilan, May 26, 2009 10:22PM
what dose are you on? i am on efexor xr i am 37.5 and i think i need to put my dose up but scared to I halps me but the axiety steel there .but every one is diferent i think.
by natdilan, May 26, 2009 10:22PM
sorry it helps me i meant to say
by smashed_reality, May 27, 2009 07:43AM
To: natdilan
I'm currently taking 150 mg Effexor XR.
by lynn57, Jun 02, 2009 03:54PM
If it helps at all, you still may need a higher dose. Until you have peaked out you can't really say that it isn't working. I liked it except for sleep issues.
by Ariom63, Jun 02, 2009 05:24PM
Well all I can say I did nothing for me but make my anxiety sky high..I felt like I was going insane! Much better now..have had only 2 anxiety attacks in the last 5 yrs!
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