Took me 3 months to finally touch this stuff due to reading all the horror stories. I have severe anxiety and ADD and mild depression. Was on Prozac and Zoloft and they did absolutely nothing for me but made me fat and constantly tired. Gave up on medication for about 3 years, finally went back to the doctor and he prescribed this. I’ve haven’t had energy like this since I was 10 years old! I actually wake up feeling refreshed and ive NEVER been a morning person. A little trouble sleeping but I seem to require a lot less sleep now. I really hope this continues.
I feel like I am in the same boat, I was prescribed this today, my doctor started me on the lowest dose possible 37. Something and she said we would work up to like 70 or so … I really hope this helps me… I suffer from depression and I tend to shut down and just want to sleep when I become over stressed , started with Zoloft, moved on to Prozac and now this….
@@JustBreizy upped my dose to 75 mg a week ago. Was actually starting to feel drowsy and slept almost all day for the first two days. Just today I started to not feel too drowsy. Been losing weight though which is a welcomed side effect.
I just got diagnosed wit anxiety-depression and they gave me this today its my first night on it and thank you for giving us this information I was so scared and terrified 😭 but you calmed me down😌
Hi there, I'm so happy to hear this helped calm some of your fears . I know how scary making the decision to start medication can be. Give yourself credit for that and realizing it's something you need at this point. Just be sure to jot things down that you have questions about or how you are feeling so that you have information to share with you doctor. Keep in touch and let me know how you do. Best of luck to you
Just wanted to say I also got diagnosed recently and will be starting tomorrow. I’ve been having anxiety all day thinking about but this video helped me out so much also. I never comment on RUclips videos but I had to make an account to express my gratitude. THANK YOU.
@@danikacortez691 how's your experience going? I've been prescribed it today but I'm iffy about it I've had horrible side effects on anti depressants in the past. I almost want to wait till Xmas break from work to start them
I’m on week 3 of Effexor 75mg and hydroxyzine 25mg. I was having panic attacks everyday sometimes multiple times a day until I started the medication. So far I haven’t had a panic attack since, I sleep better and feel less anxious. Only downside and I’m still early on is I’m still slightly anxious everyday and some situations feel like they will bring on a panic attack if I don’t leave. But overall I’ve seen substantial improvement so far.
I’m starting this medicine today, I’m soooo anxious about it! Just reading the side effects & just getting myself all paranoid. Thank you for making this video, it made me feel better about starting this medicine and how it will effect me 🥺💜
Good morning, I'm sorry for the delay in response. I know the feeling. I too was anxious when reading the side effects and worring about how I would react to it. How are you doing with it ?
Hi there thank you so much for watching and sharing your own experience. I'm so sorry you have been experiencing this..I know how all consuming anxiety can be. I'm happy you spoke to your doctor about it! Let me know how it goes good luck to you!
Hi, what has your experience been in the past few months since being on the medication? Hope you are doing well! Appreciate any updates or feedback that u are comfortable sharing. 😊
@@emmytones8311 I have honestly come off of it. I consulted my doctor and he and I both decided it wasn’t for me. He originally thought it would be great since I am a chronic migraine sufferer and have anxiety. While it did help my anxiety it did nothing for my migraines. I feel like they got worse. Back on Topamax for me. I will tell you that these withdrawals are not fun. The doctor will tell you how to slowly come off of it like a schedule but it has been an experience. I am currently in a state of vertigo but not everyone will have the same experience. It is a miracle drug for some just not for me unfortunately.
@@itsLiLiChaos wow ty for the super quick reply and update. Lol I kid u not but literally the only serious health issue that I suffer from is chronic migraines (besides the anxiety/depression). Like I get migraines to the point I throw up occasionally and cry often. They can be debilitating as I'm sure u understand... I'm definitely going to do more research and talk more about it with my doctor for sure. Are u still tapering off of it still? I'm sorry to hear of your experience and the side effects from coming off from it. I hope things improve and work out for u.
@@emmytones8311 definitely do more research! It just wasn’t worth the increase in migraines for me. Like I said as a chronic migraine sufferer it went from a few a week to constant migraines. Since tapering off and being put on Topamax I am 5 days migraine free. Still anxiety free but I have an anxiety pill to take whenever they pop up to stop it. Good luck finding a treatment!!!
I’m on Effexor - about two weeks in. I think it’s doing the trick! Also you are gorgeous! Excited to see how this medication affects me in a few more weeks
Just for found your videos just started this medication a week ago I wasn't going to take it I scared myself reading horror stories online. I finally decided to take it and Iam so glad I did it's had such a positive effect on me I don't get depressed so much any more I don't have panic attacks or feel like my brain is flooded with all these bad thought anymore I still have them but not as much I have more energy and I see the world much clearly I feel more happy. Before I was feeling suicidal and hopeless this medication is helping. Thank you so much for your videos 🙂
HI Janet, I'm so sorry for the delay in responding. I'm so happy to read that you are finding relief with your medication!!! I know reading other's experiences can be so scary. It's such a great feeling when you find something that helps bring you out of the swamp of depression...please keep in touch and let me know how you do
oh has been your life without that drug .. bet you havent stop or else you would change you comment saying its awesome since those horror stories are real
Thank you. My head is so full of emotion and racing thoughts. In a time I should be happy. I actually quit taking all my meds. Gaining weight but it’s questionable of what medicine was doing it. I quit them all. Just going to try this one for a while. Therapy has been impossible to get into. But for a fact this is the only drug that stopped all those thoughts in my head. It was clear. No racing
Hi there..thank you for watching and sharing your own experience. I hear you about therapy. I know many are maxed out with patients since the pandemic hit. Please don't put too much pressure on yourself feeling that you "should be happy' you feel what you feel. Never lose sight of doing what you need to do to help yourself with mental health. If that means calling for virtual therapy everyday until you find someone or talking to your doc until you find the right meds...never give up on you!!! Feel free to stay in touch
I can relate to the issues with making appointments, and the unreasonable anxiety associated with it. Anything that upsets my routine makes me worried sick, & as a 40 year old Man, it makes me feel terribly inadequate. Sometimes I want to just quit my job, blow whatever money I have left, max out a bunch of credit cards, and then go to sleep, but I can’t do it to my loved ones…..yet.
Great video. Venlafaxine changed my life. I take 150mg a day, and I feel like myself again before the depression and anxiety. I only experienced side effects for the first week... I felt high like I was rushing. However, now I'm balanced. The only thing is you need to make sure you don't run out or miss a few days because something inside you opens back up. It's like a dam that busts with all the anxiety built up. It wont work for everyone and I had to try so many different drugs until I found the one that suited me.
@@katvonef first few days are tough, first week is not easy. Just give it chance. Just fight a bit longer and you will be fine one way or another. Good luck ❤️
Dr might put put me in this from depression from chronic pain, but I also have OCD too. Man, you are calming. I’d love to talk to you while going through this when I start.
Started Venlafaxine recently and it really really Helps tremendously (1 week in). The only issue is the loss of libido. I hope it will get a Bit better in time
Hi there! Thank you so much for watching..I'm so happy to have helped in some way. Trust me, my fears were so overwhelming and controlled my thoughts for years. I realized how much I just needed to start talking and asking questions. Once I spoke to my doc, my fears subsided and I felt armed with the information I needed to make the best decision for me. I hope you are doing well and find the relief you are looking for!
Hey Kyle, thanks so much! I really have found that being open and honest about it all has helped me a great deal..I call it my free therapy and I love that it helps others to hear my experiences. Hope you are well
Started 3 Weeks ago, Boy am i better version of myself ! Dont forget that Side Effects occurs + Side Effects of anxiaty ans dépression. that you already suffer. Quick help i am also on the process of changing what bring me this anxious-depression disorder. Médication dont fix everything. So cognitive fix is also nécessary , challenge m'y toughts. Please Read the trap of hapiness by Dr. Russ haris , start exercices programm and Talk with a therapist.
Was recently taking lexapro, but I just started Effexor today at 75mg while weaning myself off of lexapro. The plan is to work myself up 150mg. Maybe I wouldn't need that high dosage. So far, I've been more focused but a little jittery. I have anxiety so I was afraid this will send me spiraling with heart palpitations but I'm good for now. Thank you for this video!
Hi there thanks so much for watching and for sharing your own experience! So happy to hear you are doing well so far. How has the past 2 weeks been for you?
I was only on the medication for about 3 days. I got super sick. My doctor told me to stop taking my meds cause it wasn’t normal how sick I got. I was throwing up, my hands were 10x shakier then normal, I had blurred vision, my legs and arms were weak and kept giving out, I had severe brain zaps, and just had an awful experience! I don’t mean to scare anybody. Just sharing my experience
Hi there thank you for sharing ...I'm so sorry you had such a terrible experience. It's crazy how some people are effected differently than others. I hope you found something that was a better fit for you
this drug needs to be started on a low dose and slowly increase the dose____i started it for back pain, i opened up the EFFEXOR XT capsules and counted the round beads inside, then i only took 10% for a few days, then i took 20% for a few days___i am not going to take more than 37.5 mg
Im starting on this medication today after having the same exact feelings as you (its kinda scary how similar haha) but this video really helped, thank you.
8:12 what your experiencing is called a brain zap it is like an electric feeling in your brain that stays confined in your brain and doesn’t cause any problems it is only a sensation in the brain
Thank you so much for this video! My daughter is starting this medicine tonight and I have been so anxious on having her start something. You have truly helped calm my nerves!
Hi Amber, thank you so much for watching and for your feedback. I'm so happy to hear that this helped. I know starting medication can be a scary thing for sure! It took me many years to even have a conversation with my doctor about it. If you or your daughter is interested, I posted this one last week with some things to keep in mind when first starting medication. ruclips.net/video/gvU3iJVKwmM/видео.html I wish you and your daughter nothing but good experiences on this journey. Just keep in mind medication truly is a journey and may need some changes along the way. I hope she finds the same comfort and relief medication has brought me.
I took venlafaxine at the advice of my ENT. In 2 hours my Vertigo was 80% gone after having The vestibular migraine for 9 months. At 2am the next morning I woke up with a blinding headache. I took my BP and it was 196/121. Yeah off to the ER I went. If I have to decide between Vertigo and a Stroke,,,,Easy choice.
I want to thank you for your videos. I’ve never been a strong communicator and I bottle everything because that’s how I was raised. Always the man of the house from 4th grade up.. felt I could never be vulnerable. The only reason I sought help is because my manic bipolar swings have been destroying my family. Starting my meds tomorrow and I’m excited to see how it works for me.
HI Matthew thank you for the kind feedback. Happy to know something I share helps someone else going through their own struggles. I'm sure that must have been incredibly difficult to hold all your emotions in for so long. Sometimes it takes reaching a our low point to realize we need some help and I'm so happy you were able to reach out and get the help you needed. One piece of advice I can give is be kind with yourself during this time. Not everyone finds their perfect medication match on the first try. Hopefully this is the one that will work for you but if not, don't give up!!!!! Please let me know how you are doing in the next few weeks and good luck!
@@JustBreizy Hi Brei, I wanted to touch base and let you know how things have been since we last spoke. I have been on meds for just about 2 weeks now and I feel like I have my life, relationship and career back. I am amazed at the difference. For years I was walking through life dealing with this because it was the only "normal" that I knew. Your videos inspired me to take my mental health more seriously and to do something about it. Thanks a milion!
Hi there, ughh I'm so sorry to hear about your experience with Lexapro..crazy how meds can have a different reaction with people. Effexor has been a great one for me..I hope you find the same relief! Keep in touch
I appreciate these videos so much. I was on Lexapro for two years and it helped immensely with my moods, but I stopped due to weight gain. I was ok with a few extra pounds, but the fat under my chin was making it hard to breathe at night. Getting off it was awful, but my doctor helped by giving me a few days of Prozac, which leaves the body slower. I tried Wellbutrin for a couple days and the side effects were intense. I just felt wound up way too much. I can't decide if I want to try another drug or just use therapy, journaling, etc.
Hey Rebecca thanks so much for watching and for sharing your own experience! Are you currently in therapy? I can't wait to get back to it...therapy was such a help for me. If you don't mind me asking, were you dx with something specific?
@@JustBreizy I don't know if I have an official diagnosis other than depression. I asked my doctor for an antidepressant and Lexapro was his first choice. I just got done with 8 weeks of therapy with Better Help. My employer paid for it, so for more sessions, I need to start paying. This therapist was better than previous ones I had seen in person. Honestly, getting out of the house more would help my mood. Quarantine was awful, and I am still working from home. Every time I take a shower, get dressed, ago somewhere for a few hours, I feel a little better for the rest of the day.
I feel like I needed to see this video because my biggest issue is the flying off the handle about small things that I truly don’t want to be mad about but I am I just started this medicine yesterday the first day I was pretty drowsy hopefully it gets better tonight I know that it takes a few weeks to adjust. I was also prescribed abilify I almost had a mental breakdown when they told me the price good thing I have good RX
Hi there...oh lord do I know about flying off the handle about small stuff...always felt like I was starting my day at an 8 out of 10 with no wiggle room. how are you doing with the medication now?
Thank you. I just started Effexor with Rexulti. So far so good. I do feel panic that is my main thing. I tried other meds but they didn’t work. Also going for TMS treatments too. I hope I feel better soon. I had cancer which brought my anxiety out.
@Abby woodall it worked well. It helped the depression but still struggling with the dread and panic. Taking less Effexor was sweating uncontrollably and will be going off Rexulti soon. Nothing seems to help the dread.
a week into trying effexor. really hoping this works out for me. this is the third med i’m trying for my anxiety. took a gene test and this one looks like it will work best! just increased to 75 today. i know it’s only been a week so i’m trying to not get my expectations too high cus i know it can take a few weeks. when did it start to make a difference in your life? the only thing i’ve noticed a week in is improved sleep!
Hi Autumn, thanks so much for sharing! My cousin did the gene test as well and found that really helped her get on the right meds. I went from lexapro , for my anxiety (which was working great) to effexor (because I needed to address my depression as well) thankfully I had a smooth transition from one to another. I want to say within the first week I noticed a difference. My doc did say it could take a couple of weeks to really kick in though. So good that your sleep has improved..thanks awesome! Keep in touch and good luck!
I'm a military veteran with PTSD, and anxiety/depression are the major symptoms of PTSD. It is debilitating. I cannot be happy with anything, and I was super scared of starting medication for my mental health. I've seen plenty of guys like me who started medication and let's just say it didn't work out well for them. I was just prescribed Effexor, and I haven't taken it yet. I really related to you when you said you were scared because of family history of addiction, because same. Thanks for this video, I've gotten the courage to at least try it. I've previously tried Mirtazipine and Buspar together, and I felt good but was told that it turned me angry. It was as if my 0 to 100 was a world record.
Hey there good morning thank you so much for your comment and for sharing your own personal struggles I know it could be so scary but I’m hoping that the end result is something that makes your life more enjoyable and manageable. Sending you lots of love thanks again.
Thanks Stefan ..I know it's so much easier said than done but it really is so liberating when the weight of what other's might think just isn't there anymore. Thanks for watching hope all is well!
Thank you for making this. I’m started this today (in addition to adderall which I’ve been on for a little while) for my ADHD and GAD and trauma. It feels so self-indulgent and stupid to try all these medications. Maybe I’m just being dumb- life is supposed to be hard! I am VERY AFRAID of being an addict or a zombie. Scary stuff.
Even wanting to be a better version of myself is hard. I feel like I’m coming from a place of “not being good enough” without meds. I don’t know how to explain it. Hopefully this helps me though! 💔
I know when I tried Buspar. I was experiencing like random adrenaline surges. It made me extremely jumpy but not like a panic attack or anxiety it was weird. It freaked me out and haven’t took anything else since. I was just prescribed VENLAFAXINE and now afraid of the same thing.
@@JustBreizy No. i doubt I will find anything that actually works without inducing anxiety. I can’t don’t SSRIs or SNRI. I don’t like how they make me feel. Had this since age 15. 42 now…I just keep dealing. The meds that actually work they don’t want to prescribe to people because some people don’t know how to use meds correct and end up getting addicted
Hello the same thing happened to me with Busbar and I have been terrified of taking anything else. I struggle with depression OCD adhd and anxiety unfortunately. Did you try this? Or something else how are you doing now?
Hi there, thank you for watching glad they help! Right now I'm on 37.5 but I'll be speaking to my doc about increasing it slightly. It's been working really nicely for me but I can tell I need to tweaked a bit. How are you doing?
@@JustBreizy I’m doing much better now I’m also on 37.5 , I tried 75 and I felt it was too strong for me . I wish they had something in between . The only thing I notice is increase in appetite and it makes me kind of tired but it’s hard to discern how much is from the Effexor vs the condition it’s treating .
Mirtazapine is an antidepressant medicine. It's used to treat depression and sometimes obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety. It works by increasing the amount of mood-enhancing chemicals called noradrenaline and serotonin in your brain. Mirtazapine is only available on prescription
@@JustBreizy I am the most nervous about my friends and family supporting and accepting my battles with anxiety and depression. My first three days where great. I feel a energy boost and I didn’t experience any side effects. Just excited to take a step in getting better.
@@nicoletheuerkauf4450 Hey. The first couple of days I couldn’t sleep and I was sweating a lot , but that only last a couple of days. I am on my second week now and I feel better than I ever have.
I think the little zaps were the withdrawal of Lexapro. I am currently taking Lexapro and want to stop because it isn't effective for me. I have those little electrical zaps whenever I try to stop.
Hey Stacie thank you for watching and for sharing your experience. I have learned that those zaps happen from time to time if I forget to take a dosage. How are you doing now?
Thanks for the video 👍 I’ve just swapped from Celexa to Venlafaxine due to the side effects. Did you experience less side effects when you swapped to Venlafaxine?
this video helped calm my nerves, im starting venlafaxine soon as well as diazepam, ive tried sertraline and mirtazapine and both of those havent worked for me, im staying on mirt but going down to 15mg since it helped me keep weight and helps my insomnia. both antidepressants ive tried have made me vomit and i have emetophobia so im very scared the new meds will make me sick too. fingers crossed they help!
Silent Suffering....well said. I need to find a better doctor....it's so hard to find one who will listen and understand the pain of anxiety. It's tough.
Thank you! My Dr prescribed this to me but my pharmacist doesn’t want to give it to me. He said I’m too young (25) for this type of medication. I just want to know if you’ve experienced weight gain. Thank you
Hi there I apologize for the delay. What wound up happening? If you doctor is prescribing you something, the pharmacist can review side effects but shouldn't be withholding it from you. I have not experienced weight gain from this.
@@JustBreizy I'm not sure why your pharmacist would say your to young, I'm 16 and in 75mg, I started yesterday, I just came off zoloft 50mg after about 2 weeks but the side effects were too extreme
Taking venlafaxine xr. After 3 days side effects started and still continue (day 6). Horrible nausea, dizziness, headache no appetite and sometimes fast heartbeat and uncomfort in chest. Prescribed to me for depression, anxiety and ocd. It really helps with depression but the side effects make me anxious and i don't know if i should keep taking it. I've never had any side effects with any other antidepressant.
@@emmaratliff7410 Thankfully my sideeffect symptoms passed. I skipped a day and then continued taking the medicine and my body somehow adjusted and now I'm fine. The drug really seems to help. Also taking probiotics helped.
@@kriskyssy2732 it’s made my anxiety a lot worse, but I’m going to try to ride it out. I just feel awful. I can’t eat without getting sick and I can’t sleep.
I'm new to this medication and it's the sweating that's driving me crazy! I've been on it for about 5 weeks now and I'm hoping it goes away! How long do they last??
HI there, hope all is well. Keeping in mind that I'm not at doc, I found that taking it a night was better for me. The key is to be consistent is what my doctor has said. Good luck! Let me know how it goes
I am so scared. I just got mine and I wish it works. I tried so many and anything worked for me except weight gain. That I totally ate. Hopefully this one works
Hi Phill, thanks for watching! My doc told me the same, that it could take a couple weeks. I felt the effects within a few days. I hope you find the relief you are looking for !
Was on prozac. It helped with depression but increased my anxiety. I have stopped taking it. I have a review with Dr in 2 weeks. Dr is planning to put me on effexor and zoloft. Not sure if Dr will suggest only snri first or will combine it with ssri. Any idea, if snri and ssri combo is safe?
First of all I'm 71, work out, walk everywhere, good blood pressure etc. My ENT prescribed Venlafaxine 37.5 mg for my Vestibular Migraine that came out of nowhere. He said take it for 2 weeks. I took one at 10am and by Noon my Vertigo was 80% gone. I thought cool.. 2am the next morning I woke up with a blinding headache, and I don't get headaches. But I did read on Web MD you might want to watch your Blood Pressure if you take this. So I decided to take my Blood pressure. 196/121. Yeah off to the Emergency room I went. I realize different medications can work differently in different people.. Just a Heads up.
I am starting this tomorrow. I'm so nervous but I need something. I'm anxious all the time. I cry all the time and want to sleep all day and I don't even to leave me house but mt anxiety gets so bad. I'm nervous.
Hi there, again I'm so sorry to hear about your struggle. Do you mind me asking how you are doing? Is there something specific that you have difficulty with that makes it difficult to be around others?
Hello and thank you for making this video! I am doing the same thing that you are doing I was on Lexapro and they just put me on Effexor because I was having night sweats with Lexapro for many months now and I couldn’t stand it anymore so they switched me to Effexor. I’m starting it tomorrow I am also someone who gets all the side effects from medicine and it does bother me but if it helps more than Lexapro then I will be happy I have anxiety not really depression. However you’re the first person who ever talked about having a weird feeling and associated it with nerves I have a weird feeling that sort of culminates in my neck and head area that feels like one big nerve sensation happens when I’m stressed I believe and it’s very strange and it happens a few times in a row depending how long I pay attention to it I can’t explain it though does this sound like what you had happen? Thank you hope you’re doing well!
@@erikgarcia6181 Unfortunately I had a couple things come up and I had to do a little travel locally so I didn’t start it yet however I do plan on starting it on Monday the first I’ll let you know how it goes hopefully it’s an easy transition I just get anxiety sometimes in weird situations I don’t know why so hopefully it helps
@@newportbeach8961 haha looks like we are on the same boat Im taking Lexapro and it's just not working for me. I'll be taking this also Monday and a little nervous to take . Let me know how it goes !
@@erikgarcia6181 wow what a coincidence! If it makes you feel any better I’m nervous to take it also LOL I always seem to get the side effects a new medication‘s and I live alone so it’s always hard to start something new with no one around. I made the first mistake of reading all of the Possible side effects so when I start it I hope I don’t manifest it in my own brain I’m going to take it and then keep myself very busy but I will definitely keep you informed
@@erikgarcia6181 Hey Erik, I started it yesterday and for some reason I was nervous to take it and gave myself anxiety which was for nothing because it did absolutely nothing to harm me in anyway the doctor started me with a 37.5 does so it gets introduced slowly and doesn’t have any immediate harsh affects so I’m glad I went through that now it’s no problem I took it again this morning and no more anxiety so don’t be nervous to take it you can take it and move on with your day no problem
I was just prescribed this medication. 37.5 MG. There is absolutely zero chance I am consuming this medication. The possible side effects are incredible. No way. I don't care if it helps or not. Will never know because I won't do it.
I just started venaflaxine 150mg one month ago for severe panic disorder. I am still getting really bad panic attacks while driving. I hope it starts working. When did you feel the venaflaxine start working for you?
@@RT-qz5ci I have one side effect and it’s dizziness if it’s not taken at the same time everyday. Otherwise from that this medication finally gave me a breakthrough after trying every ssri. Also you don’t get the numbness from SSRIs, this med after it’s side effects you feel like your in the present alive. You are more grateful and confident, especially resilient. This week was really stressful but this medication helped me out so far to cope. I’m very sensitive to any drug in general so I feel it’s effects really fast exception to SSRIs. Also no more fast heartbeats in some social situations that caught me by surprise a lot! I can’t wait to see how this plays out in four months. I’m also well rested now, I struggled with sleep either too little or a lot of sleep and still feel tiredness. This pill has came into my direction at the right time, this medication is the one that finally pulled me out of the darkness I struggled for years! Give it a try, if the symptoms are minor side effects deal with them the outcome could be life changing for you!
Hi there, I understand the fear of side effects. thankfully I did not experience anything too negative and it has been a great fit for me. If you start it, just be sure to keep track like jot down little notes if you feel anything negative or positive to discuss with your doctor. It takes a lot of courage to take control of your mental health!!! good luck to you!!!
i'm a autotech the side effects worry me. First week Don't drive or operate heavy machinery?! Thats what I do for a living! I Just stoped Wellbutrin due to stomach cramps. been a long line of Meds side effects being worse then the benifits. So yeah fear is a thing.
Hey Russ I'm sorry for the delay. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I get why that would be concerning when the side effects are exactly what you do to earn a living. did you talk to you doctor about that? Do you happen to have any time off coming or maybe even a long weekend to start it, if you haven't already? How are you doing now?
@@JustBreizy I have fairly crappy medical coverage. There’s actually no psychiatrist I can talk to right now because of the backlogs. They gave me another med but I haven’t taken it. I’m waiting to see if a psychologist or psychiatrist can coach me on it. For now I am unmedicated. And looking for other work.
Hi could you give an update on your overall health with the venlafex and also how long do you take it for is it something you take for few weeks or months or years or for life ? And what are side effects ? And side effects if you come off it . Can you take it just for few days like for severe pms
Hi Victoria so sorry for the delay. I'm not a doctor by any means but for me I can see myself using venlafaxine for the long haul since it's been a helpful tool to balance out my depression and anxiety. Side effects will differ by person as I have learned. Some people do really well on it and others experience negative side effects. I suggest speaking to your doctor and discussing what you need to target and what you are struggling with. good luck to you!
Hi Lisette, the only weight gain I've had (few pounds) is purely due to when I go on bagel and pizza diets...actually on day three now of eating much healthier and feeling so much better!
Hi Carrie I apologize for the delay. I can tell you that my fear of side effects was paralyzing for sure..just be sure to keep notes as you go and keep the lines of communication there with your doc. It's a scary road for sure but totally worth it! How are you doing now?
Hey Barbara let me first start by saying I know it’s a big move and give yourself credit and grace that you came to this decision. Usually in the beginning it’s all about your body just acclimating to the medications so it should be a low-dose to start with and then your doctor may adjust it depending on if there’s a need to do so. You may not feel anything at first I know some people it takes a little while to start feeling the effects. Just be sure to check in with yourself shut down some notes the positive and negative if any negative should arise. You got this!!!! Keep in touch
hello any side affects now i tryed prestiq same family as effexor i could not sit still and could not sleep and you look like jane seymour / doctor quin medicine woman 😊😊😊
Hey toby..I'm so sorry you had that experience..did you wind up changing to a different medication? I hope you find something that is a good fit. And thank you, Dr. Quin was bad ass :)
hi i am not on any meds i just cant handle the side effects at the start like feeling sick i just excepted thats how i am and when i get to bad a big meal seems to help or a six pack of jack daniels so for now that how i cope but i think one day i will need to try something else thanks for your reply stay strong and have a nice day 😊😊😊
I just started this today and honestly I’m struggling. This is the first medication I’ve ever tried and my doctor started me on 75mg. I experience extreme depression, anxiety, and ptsd and used to self medicate with smoking pot, which over time caused me to lose my appetite, so since quitting smoking my appetite was already terrible, but since trying the medicine today, I have completely had no desire to eat, not even 1 or 2 bites of anything. Should I give it a few more days? Any tips or tricks? Will my appetite eventually come back with Effexor?
Hi there..I'm so sorry for the delay. How are you doing today? Did stay with it? Did things improve? I've heard some people struggle with their appetite but eventually it either came back or their doc switched meds after a while. Hope you are doing well
Same. It's my 3d day on the meds and I've had no desire to eat anything. I have had to consciously make a decision to eat. Whether it's a fruit cup or tuna pack.
Took my first pill of Venlafaxine last night and i feel HORRIBLE. I feel totally out of it, extremely nauseous and had to puke 2 times, every once in a while i feel this extreme heat and almost burning feeling under my skin, and i feel 10x more anxious and depressed than before i took it. I swear i cannot do this another day.
@@xoluciaxo_3721 don’t listen to that guy as that does not sound like food poisoning lmao. Sounds more like you just had an actual reaction when starting it. You should have told your GP right away as that is not a Normal/safe response to an SNRI.
@@struck.kobe1999 yea i called my doctor on the second day but he said it was pretty normal and to keep going💀 i tried it for 4 days but honestly i'm bad at swallowing capsules and i just didnt have a good feeling about it so i quit. Turns out my issues were a completely different thing and i'm with a psychiatrist now
Sounds like your body and how your reacting to the med. sometimes it will get worse before it gets better. It takes approximately 12 for some of these meds to work and people don’t give them enough time BUT if you are having side effects that are absolutely unbearable then it isn’t for you and def tell your doc
@@JustBreizy well will see im trying different one...but it mainly picked my doc to come off other...and that one I'm changing tòo to help get off the other is on list of ones recommended by dna testing place according to my genetics...but they can't tell u which ones u might be allergic too...cause one on list I will never take again...
I am on effexor now too , ir has defnitely helped, I get night sweats but I will take it because I think It helps me so much its been 2 months at 75 mv
I have major depression and generalized anxiety disorder and just started this med almost 2 weeks ago. Did you use anxiety medication until the effexor kicked in. I still have alot of anxiety when I wake up and my fears are in my head when I wake up. Does the anxiety get better?
Hi there I'm so sorry for the delay. My doctor told me the effexor would target my anxiety as well. I thankfully did well with the transition from lexapro to effexor. I know how it is to have fears and intrusive thoughts..it can be all consuming. My anxiety has improved significantly . Hope you are doing well
@@JustBreizy it has only been 4 weeks on 75mg and I can feel a difference but I also use clonazepam until it kicks in better plus I couldn't sleep so my doctor gave me sleeping pills. All of thos got triggered after I had full hysterectomy 9 years ago and have struggled with it. I am afraid of getting old alone and no financial security but yet still don't feel like going to work yet and feel very lazy and beat myself up for not doing as much as others. I am 55 and wish that I could retire but I can't and I lost whatever interest that I had before surgery.
@@JustBreizy did you have to increase dose of effexor. I am still on 75mg but still don't feel like doing much and not much of an appetite and don't sleep good. Did you have dark thoughts and it improved?
@@emmaratliff7410 my anxiety went away but occasionally it comes up but not like before. I still feel like I just exist and don't look forward to anything. I have been in therapy for childhood trauma and it helps a bit to know that alot of what I am going through stems from that plus genetically predisposed to it. I gained alot of weight but I am borderline hypothyroid and prediabetic so I don't know if it's from that or effexor. My lower back hurts and bursitis in left knee so I can't exercise to feel better. I still have days where I just want to stay in bed but it's not everyday like before. I don't know how I gained the weight because I don't have much of an appetite and eat like I did before. I hope the medication helps you.
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Took me 3 months to finally touch this stuff due to reading all the horror stories. I have severe anxiety and ADD and mild depression. Was on Prozac and Zoloft and they did absolutely nothing for me but made me fat and constantly tired. Gave up on medication for about 3 years, finally went back to the doctor and he prescribed this. I’ve haven’t had energy like this since I was 10 years old! I actually wake up feeling refreshed and ive NEVER been a morning person. A little trouble sleeping but I seem to require a lot less sleep now. I really hope this continues.
I feel like I am in the same boat, I was prescribed this today, my doctor started me on the lowest dose possible 37. Something and she said we would work up to like 70 or so … I really hope this helps me… I suffer from depression and I tend to shut down and just want to sleep when I become over stressed , started with Zoloft, moved on to Prozac and now this….
Hey Zach thanks for sharing your experiences! How are you doing on it now? Hope things are looking up!
@@belindarodriguez1459 Hi Belinda, I did the same starting at 37.5 than moved up to 75. Hope this works for you and gives you some peace
@@JustBreizy upped my dose to 75 mg a week ago. Was actually starting to feel drowsy and slept almost all day for the first two days. Just today I started to not feel too drowsy. Been losing weight though which is a welcomed side effect.
@@JustBreizy thanks for the response and the kind words… I am hopeful.
I just got diagnosed wit anxiety-depression and they gave me this today its my first night on it and thank you for giving us this information I was so scared and terrified 😭 but you calmed me down😌
Hi there, I'm so happy to hear this helped calm some of your fears . I know how scary making the decision to start medication can be. Give yourself credit for that and realizing it's something you need at this point. Just be sure to jot things down that you have questions about or how you are feeling so that you have information to share with you doctor. Keep in touch and let me know how you do. Best of luck to you
Just wanted to say I also got diagnosed recently and will be starting tomorrow. I’ve been having anxiety all day thinking about but this video helped me out so much also. I never comment on RUclips videos but I had to make an account to express my gratitude. THANK YOU.
Are you still taking it??? I am starting mine tomorrow and I'm scared
Are you still on the medication now??
@@danikacortez691 how's your experience going? I've been prescribed it today but I'm iffy about it I've had horrible side effects on anti depressants in the past. I almost want to wait till Xmas break from work to start them
I understand that feeling of drowning in emotions. It's great when your medical provider can share experiences from their own life.
Hey Ernie, thanks for watching ...it's an awful feeling for sure:( Hope you guys are doing well!
@@JustBreizy yesterday was day 2 could not sleep
I’m on week 3 of Effexor 75mg and hydroxyzine 25mg. I was having panic attacks everyday sometimes multiple times a day until I started the medication. So far I haven’t had a panic attack since, I sleep better and feel less anxious. Only downside and I’m still early on is I’m still slightly anxious everyday and some situations feel like they will bring on a panic attack if I don’t leave. But overall I’ve seen substantial improvement so far.
Hello may I know how u doing now after 7 month
I’m starting this medicine today, I’m soooo anxious about it! Just reading the side effects & just getting myself all paranoid. Thank you for making this video, it made me feel better about starting this medicine and how it will effect me 🥺💜
Starting mine tmr! Any tips or comments or concerns?
Hey I’m about to start tomorrow, I was wondering how it’s been for you?
Good morning, I'm sorry for the delay in response. I know the feeling. I too was anxious when reading the side effects and worring about how I would react to it. How are you doing with it ?
I'm starting mine in a couple days. Shoot anxious about it.
Can all of you please give an update? Just started it myself and im scared as hell of the side effects
Thank you. Anxiety has been taking over my life. Just talked to my doctor today about it and will be taking Effexor. Love your videos.
Hi there thank you so much for watching and sharing your own experience. I'm so sorry you have been experiencing this..I know how all consuming anxiety can be. I'm happy you spoke to your doctor about it! Let me know how it goes good luck to you!
Hi, what has your experience been in the past few months since being on the medication? Hope you are doing well! Appreciate any updates or feedback that u are comfortable sharing. 😊
@@emmytones8311 I have honestly come off of it. I consulted my doctor and he and I both decided it wasn’t for me. He originally thought it would be great since I am a chronic migraine sufferer and have anxiety. While it did help my anxiety it did nothing for my migraines. I feel like they got worse. Back on Topamax for me. I will tell you that these withdrawals are not fun. The doctor will tell you how to slowly come off of it like a schedule but it has been an experience. I am currently in a state of vertigo but not everyone will have the same experience. It is a miracle drug for some just not for me unfortunately.
@@itsLiLiChaos wow ty for the super quick reply and update. Lol I kid u not but literally the only serious health issue that I suffer from is chronic migraines (besides the anxiety/depression). Like I get migraines to the point I throw up occasionally and cry often. They can be debilitating as I'm sure u understand... I'm definitely going to do more research and talk more about it with my doctor for sure. Are u still tapering off of it still? I'm sorry to hear of your experience and the side effects from coming off from it. I hope things improve and work out for u.
@@emmytones8311 definitely do more research! It just wasn’t worth the increase in migraines for me. Like I said as a chronic migraine sufferer it went from a few a week to constant migraines. Since tapering off and being put on Topamax I am 5 days migraine free. Still anxiety free but I have an anxiety pill to take whenever they pop up to stop it. Good luck finding a treatment!!!
This video was literally spot on with how I feel. I just got upped to 150mg a day. Excited to see the change.
I’m on Effexor - about two weeks in. I think it’s doing the trick! Also you are gorgeous! Excited to see how this medication affects me in a few more weeks
Anyone else watching this because they woke up sad and depressed? 🙋🏽♂️
I totally love the way you explain depression and anxiety in such a simple way, thank you so much
Just for found your videos just started this medication a week ago I wasn't going to take it I scared myself reading horror stories online. I finally decided to take it and Iam so glad I did it's had such a positive effect on me I don't get depressed so much any more I don't have panic attacks or feel like my brain is flooded with all these bad thought anymore I still have them but not as much I have more energy and I see the world much clearly I feel more happy. Before I was feeling suicidal and hopeless this medication is helping. Thank you so much for your videos 🙂
HI Janet, I'm so sorry for the delay in responding. I'm so happy to read that you are finding relief with your medication!!! I know reading other's experiences can be so scary. It's such a great feeling when you find something that helps bring you out of the swamp of depression...please keep in touch and let me know how you do
Hi Jeanette thank you for watching, I hope it helped in some small way
oh has been your life without that drug
.. bet you havent stop or else you would change you comment saying its awesome since those horror stories are real
@@DrRemorse my life is terrific even with the medication haven't experienced any horror story type side effects thanks for the concern though 😊
how long before you started feeling better?! I've taken my first today.
Your video is honest and raw and gives ppl so much hope , thank you for sharing.
Thank you. My head is so full of emotion and racing thoughts. In a time I should be happy. I actually quit taking all my meds. Gaining weight but it’s questionable of what medicine was doing it. I quit them all. Just going to try this one for a while. Therapy has been impossible to get into. But for a fact this is the only drug that stopped all those thoughts in my head. It was clear. No racing
Hi there..thank you for watching and sharing your own experience. I hear you about therapy. I know many are maxed out with patients since the pandemic hit. Please don't put too much pressure on yourself feeling that you "should be happy' you feel what you feel. Never lose sight of doing what you need to do to help yourself with mental health. If that means calling for virtual therapy everyday until you find someone or talking to your doc until you find the right meds...never give up on you!!! Feel free to stay in touch
I can relate to the issues with making appointments, and the unreasonable anxiety associated with it. Anything that upsets my routine makes me worried sick, & as a 40 year old Man, it makes me feel terribly inadequate. Sometimes I want to just quit my job, blow whatever money I have left, max out a bunch of credit cards, and then go to sleep, but I can’t do it to my loved ones…..yet.
I feel you bro I’m only 19
Great video. Venlafaxine changed my life. I take 150mg a day, and I feel like myself again before the depression and anxiety. I only experienced side effects for the first week... I felt high like I was rushing. However, now I'm balanced. The only thing is you need to make sure you don't run out or miss a few days because something inside you opens back up. It's like a dam that busts with all the anxiety built up. It wont work for everyone and I had to try so many different drugs until I found the one that suited me.
Thank you it’s my first day ……it’s rough
@@katvonef first few days are tough, first week is not easy. Just give it chance. Just fight a bit longer and you will be fine one way or another. Good luck ❤️
@@BigManEugenebro I took the 75mg version and I felt like I smoked weed. I still feel a bit weird
Dr might put put me in this from depression from chronic pain, but I also have OCD too. Man, you are calming. I’d love to talk to you while going through this when I start.
Started Venlafaxine recently and it really really Helps tremendously (1 week in). The only issue is the loss of libido. I hope it will get a Bit better in time
Hey there thanks for sharing! So happy to hear it's been helping you.!!!
Same.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. You’ve really calmed my fears of medication.
Hi there! Thank you so much for watching..I'm so happy to have helped in some way. Trust me, my fears were so overwhelming and controlled my thoughts for years. I realized how much I just needed to start talking and asking questions. Once I spoke to my doc, my fears subsided and I felt armed with the information I needed to make the best decision for me. I hope you are doing well and find the relief you are looking for!
Thank you for doing this. Thanks for your honesty. Dig your hair!
Peace
Hey Kyle, thanks so much! I really have found that being open and honest about it all has helped me a great deal..I call it my free therapy and I love that it helps others to hear my experiences. Hope you are well
Started 3 Weeks ago, Boy am i better version of myself ! Dont forget that Side Effects occurs + Side Effects of anxiaty ans dépression. that you already suffer.
Quick help i am also on the process of changing what bring me this anxious-depression disorder. Médication dont fix everything. So cognitive fix is also nécessary , challenge m'y toughts.
Please Read the trap of hapiness by Dr. Russ haris , start exercices programm and Talk with a therapist.
I'm starting this med today, wish me luck ;D
how are you now?
Was recently taking lexapro, but I just started Effexor today at 75mg while weaning myself off of lexapro. The plan is to work myself up 150mg. Maybe I wouldn't need that high dosage. So far, I've been more focused but a little jittery. I have anxiety so I was afraid this will send me spiraling with heart palpitations but I'm good for now.
Thank you for this video!
Hi there thanks so much for watching and for sharing your own experience! So happy to hear you are doing well so far. How has the past 2 weeks been for you?
hi, seems like we all got the same story. i've been on 150mg for abt the same time as you, i was wondering how it's been for you?
Thank you sincerely for making this video.
I was only on the medication for about 3 days. I got super sick. My doctor told me to stop taking my meds cause it wasn’t normal how sick I got. I was throwing up, my hands were 10x shakier then normal, I had blurred vision, my legs and arms were weak and kept giving out, I had severe brain zaps, and just had an awful experience! I don’t mean to scare anybody. Just sharing my experience
Hi there thank you for sharing ...I'm so sorry you had such a terrible experience. It's crazy how some people are effected differently than others. I hope you found something that was a better fit for you
this drug needs to be started on a low dose and slowly increase the dose____i started it for back pain, i opened up the EFFEXOR XT capsules and counted the round beads inside, then i only took 10% for a few days, then i took 20% for a few days___i am not going to take more than 37.5 mg
Im starting on this medication today after having the same exact feelings as you (its kinda scary how similar haha) but this video really helped, thank you.
Hey Ava, how are you doing with it? I'm so happy you found this helpful.
8:12 what your experiencing is called a brain zap it is like an electric feeling in your brain that stays confined in your brain and doesn’t cause any problems it is only a sensation in the brain
Thank you so much for this video! My daughter is starting this medicine tonight and I have been so anxious on having her start something. You have truly helped calm my nerves!
Hi Amber, thank you so much for watching and for your feedback. I'm so happy to hear that this helped. I know starting medication can be a scary thing for sure! It took me many years to even have a conversation with my doctor about it. If you or your daughter is interested, I posted this one last week with some things to keep in mind when first starting medication. ruclips.net/video/gvU3iJVKwmM/видео.html I wish you and your daughter nothing but good experiences on this journey. Just keep in mind medication truly is a journey and may need some changes along the way. I hope she finds the same comfort and relief medication has brought me.
Amber - how is your daughter doing on the medication?
I took venlafaxine at the advice of my ENT. In 2 hours my Vertigo was 80% gone after having The vestibular migraine for 9 months.
At 2am the next morning I woke up with a blinding headache. I took my BP and it was 196/121. Yeah off to the ER I went. If I have to decide between Vertigo and a Stroke,,,,Easy choice.
Amen sister! Everything you shared is so familiar. Thank you for this video it’s so helpful to know your not alone with the anxiety despair feeling.
I want to thank you for your videos. I’ve never been a strong communicator and I bottle everything because that’s how I was raised. Always the man of the house from 4th grade up.. felt I could never be vulnerable. The only reason I sought help is because my manic bipolar swings have been destroying my family. Starting my meds tomorrow and I’m excited to see how it works for me.
HI Matthew thank you for the kind feedback. Happy to know something I share helps someone else going through their own struggles. I'm sure that must have been incredibly difficult to hold all your emotions in for so long. Sometimes it takes reaching a our low point to realize we need some help and I'm so happy you were able to reach out and get the help you needed. One piece of advice I can give is be kind with yourself during this time. Not everyone finds their perfect medication match on the first try. Hopefully this is the one that will work for you but if not, don't give up!!!!! Please let me know how you are doing in the next few weeks and good luck!
@@JustBreizy Hi Brei, I wanted to touch base and let you know how things have been since we last spoke. I have been on meds for just about 2 weeks now and I feel like I have my life, relationship and career back. I am amazed at the difference. For years I was walking through life dealing with this because it was the only "normal" that I knew. Your videos inspired me to take my mental health more seriously and to do something about it. Thanks a milion!
Lexapro was horrible for me . Tonight I start Effexor . I pray it works
Hi there, ughh I'm so sorry to hear about your experience with Lexapro..crazy how meds can have a different reaction with people. Effexor has been a great one for me..I hope you find the same relief! Keep in touch
what happened
I appreciate these videos so much. I was on Lexapro for two years and it helped immensely with my moods, but I stopped due to weight gain. I was ok with a few extra pounds, but the fat under my chin was making it hard to breathe at night.
Getting off it was awful, but my doctor helped by giving me a few days of Prozac, which leaves the body slower.
I tried Wellbutrin for a couple days and the side effects were intense. I just felt wound up way too much.
I can't decide if I want to try another drug or just use therapy, journaling, etc.
Hey Rebecca thanks so much for watching and for sharing your own experience! Are you currently in therapy? I can't wait to get back to it...therapy was such a help for me. If you don't mind me asking, were you dx with something specific?
@@JustBreizy I don't know if I have an official diagnosis other than depression. I asked my doctor for an antidepressant and Lexapro was his first choice. I just got done with 8 weeks of therapy with Better Help. My employer paid for it, so for more sessions, I need to start paying. This therapist was better than previous ones I had seen in person.
Honestly, getting out of the house more would help my mood. Quarantine was awful, and I am still working from home. Every time I take a shower, get dressed, ago somewhere for a few hours, I feel a little better for the rest of the day.
I feel like I needed to see this video because my biggest issue is the flying off the handle about small things that I truly don’t want to be mad about but I am I just started this medicine yesterday the first day I was pretty drowsy hopefully it gets better tonight I know that it takes a few weeks to adjust. I was also prescribed abilify I almost had a mental breakdown when they told me the price good thing I have good RX
Hi there...oh lord do I know about flying off the handle about small stuff...always felt like I was starting my day at an 8 out of 10 with no wiggle room. how are you doing with the medication now?
Thank you. I just started Effexor with Rexulti. So far so good. I do feel panic that is my main thing. I tried other meds but they didn’t work. Also going for TMS treatments too. I hope I feel better soon. I had cancer which brought my anxiety out.
@Abby woodall it worked well. It helped the depression but still struggling with the dread and panic. Taking less Effexor was sweating uncontrollably and will be going off Rexulti soon. Nothing seems to help the dread.
How long did the tms take to help the depression
Thank you for sharing your story. I can relate sooo much
a week into trying effexor. really hoping this works out for me. this is the third med i’m trying for my anxiety. took a gene test and this one looks like it will work best! just increased to 75 today. i know it’s only been a week so i’m trying to not get my expectations too high cus i know it can take a few weeks. when did it start to make a difference in your life? the only thing i’ve noticed a week in is improved sleep!
Hi Autumn, thanks so much for sharing! My cousin did the gene test as well and found that really helped her get on the right meds. I went from lexapro , for my anxiety (which was working great) to effexor (because I needed to address my depression as well) thankfully I had a smooth transition from one to another. I want to say within the first week I noticed a difference. My doc did say it could take a couple of weeks to really kick in though. So good that your sleep has improved..thanks awesome! Keep in touch and good luck!
Has it helped you? I hope so!
Good luck
I'm a military veteran with PTSD, and anxiety/depression are the major symptoms of PTSD. It is debilitating. I cannot be happy with anything, and I was super scared of starting medication for my mental health. I've seen plenty of guys like me who started medication and let's just say it didn't work out well for them. I was just prescribed Effexor, and I haven't taken it yet. I really related to you when you said you were scared because of family history of addiction, because same. Thanks for this video, I've gotten the courage to at least try it. I've previously tried Mirtazipine and Buspar together, and I felt good but was told that it turned me angry. It was as if my 0 to 100 was a world record.
Hey there good morning thank you so much for your comment and for sharing your own personal struggles I know it could be so scary but I’m hoping that the end result is something that makes your life more enjoyable and manageable. Sending you lots of love thanks again.
Thanks for the video. Sounds like you have a great PCP.
Excellent insight. We really do place too much importance in the opinions and appraisal of others.
Thanks Stefan ..I know it's so much easier said than done but it really is so liberating when the weight of what other's might think just isn't there anymore. Thanks for watching hope all is well!
Thank you for sharing your insights. I’ve been prescribed 37.5 once a day, is this what you take? When do you take it in the day?
Thank you for making this. I’m started this today (in addition to adderall which I’ve been on for a little while) for my ADHD and GAD and trauma. It feels so self-indulgent and stupid to try all these medications. Maybe I’m just being dumb- life is supposed to be hard! I am VERY AFRAID of being an addict or a zombie. Scary stuff.
Even wanting to be a better version of myself is hard. I feel like I’m coming from a place of “not being good enough” without meds. I don’t know how to explain it. Hopefully this helps me though! 💔
How'd it work for you?
I know when I tried Buspar. I was experiencing like random adrenaline surges. It made me extremely jumpy but not like a panic attack or anxiety it was weird. It freaked me out and haven’t took anything else since. I was just prescribed VENLAFAXINE and now afraid of the same thing.
Hey Nikia, sorry for delay. I'm so sorry to hear you had a difficult experience in the past with Buspar. Did you wind up trying this?
@@JustBreizy No. i doubt I will find anything that actually works without inducing anxiety. I can’t don’t SSRIs or SNRI. I don’t like how they make me feel. Had this since age 15. 42 now…I just keep dealing. The meds that actually work they don’t want to prescribe to people because some people don’t know how to use meds correct and end up getting addicted
Hello the same thing happened to me with Busbar and I have been terrified of taking anything else. I struggle with depression OCD adhd and anxiety unfortunately. Did you try this? Or something else how are you doing now?
Lovely video sharing thank U, giving a big Big like thumbs up 👍 see you on next video again take care, hope staying connected 😊💐🎸🎸🎸
Hi there thanks so much for stopping by and watching! Greatly appreciate the kind words. Be well
Hi thanks for the videos ! They are very reassuring . Just wondering What dose are you on ?
Hi there, thank you for watching glad they help! Right now I'm on 37.5 but I'll be speaking to my doc about increasing it slightly. It's been working really nicely for me but I can tell I need to tweaked a bit. How are you doing?
@@JustBreizy I’m doing much better now I’m also on 37.5 , I tried 75 and I felt it was too strong for me . I wish they had something in between . The only thing I notice is increase in appetite and it makes me kind of tired but it’s hard to discern how much is from the Effexor vs the condition it’s treating .
Thanks for sharing your story .. starting on it tomorrow and will give update!
any updates?
Mirtazapine is an antidepressant medicine. It's used to treat depression and sometimes obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety. It works by increasing the amount of mood-enhancing chemicals called noradrenaline and serotonin in your brain. Mirtazapine is only available on prescription
Venfaxaline didn’t work for me, but mirtazapine is a miracle drug. I discovered last year , and it works wonders
Today is my first day starting. I am really nervous but this video really helped out a lot. I’ll give you a update in a month.
Hey Derick! Thank you for watching..I'm so happy you found this video helpful. What are you most nervous about? how did the first two days go?
@@JustBreizy I am the most nervous about my friends and family supporting and accepting my battles with anxiety and depression. My first three days where great. I feel a energy boost and I didn’t experience any side effects. Just excited to take a step in getting better.
Hi Derek- any side effects? My son is going to start it today and very nervous
@@nicoletheuerkauf4450 Hey. The first couple of days I couldn’t sleep and I was sweating a lot , but that only last a couple of days. I am on my second week now and I feel better than I ever have.
How are you feeling now?
Thank you for this info. It’s very helpful.
I think the little zaps were the withdrawal of Lexapro. I am currently taking Lexapro and want to stop because it isn't effective for me. I have those little electrical zaps whenever I try to stop.
Hey Stacie thank you for watching and for sharing your experience. I have learned that those zaps happen from time to time if I forget to take a dosage. How are you doing now?
Thanks for the video 👍 I’ve just swapped from Celexa to Venlafaxine due to the side effects. Did you experience less side effects when you swapped to Venlafaxine?
Hey how are you doing with veneflexine iam switching too bcuz celexa made me too tired and my doctor prescribed me this
Effexor works for me but sleep is issue as I keep waking up. What can I do?
this video helped calm my nerves, im starting venlafaxine soon as well as diazepam, ive tried sertraline and mirtazapine and both of those havent worked for me, im staying on mirt but going down to 15mg since it helped me keep weight and helps my insomnia. both antidepressants ive tried have made me vomit and i have emetophobia so im very scared the new meds will make me sick too. fingers crossed they help!
Hi there! I'm so happy this video helped! How are you doing now?
Diazepam was a wonder pill for me, if I could stay on it all the time . getting it here in the uk on prescription is sadly like gold dust.
@@tomb1950 unfortunately because it is a benzo it will feel magical, but that is why it’s addictive and not easy to get RX for
Silent Suffering....well said. I need to find a better doctor....it's so hard to find one who will listen and understand the pain of anxiety. It's tough.
Thank you! My Dr prescribed this to me but my pharmacist doesn’t want to give it to me. He said I’m too young (25) for this type of medication. I just want to know if you’ve experienced weight gain. Thank you
Hi there I apologize for the delay. What wound up happening? If you doctor is prescribing you something, the pharmacist can review side effects but shouldn't be withholding it from you. I have not experienced weight gain from this.
@@JustBreizy I'm not sure why your pharmacist would say your to young, I'm 16 and in 75mg, I started yesterday, I just came off zoloft 50mg after about 2 weeks but the side effects were too extreme
Thanks so much for sharing your story!
Hi Jason, thank YOU for watching :) Hope this helped in some way
Did the Lexapro make you tired?. I thought that Lexapro was for depression and anxiety
Thanks for sharing your experience 😊
you're welcome and thank you for your support!
Thank you so much for sharing this helped me so much
Aww so happy to hear that ❤️❤️❤️
Taking venlafaxine xr. After 3 days side effects started and still continue (day 6). Horrible nausea, dizziness, headache no appetite and sometimes fast heartbeat and uncomfort in chest. Prescribed to me for depression, anxiety and ocd. It really helps with depression but the side effects make me anxious and i don't know if i should keep taking it. I've never had any side effects with any other antidepressant.
I just started it yesterday and I’m like burning up and it feels like my body’s tingling.
@@emmaratliff7410 Thankfully my sideeffect symptoms passed. I skipped a day and then continued taking the medicine and my body somehow adjusted and now I'm fine. The drug really seems to help. Also taking probiotics helped.
@@kriskyssy2732 how long did it take them to start to go away?
@@emmaratliff7410 About a week.
@@kriskyssy2732 it’s made my anxiety a lot worse, but I’m going to try to ride it out. I just feel awful. I can’t eat without getting sick and I can’t sleep.
I'm new to this medication and it's the sweating that's driving me crazy! I've been on it for about 5 weeks now and I'm hoping it goes away! How long do they last??
Is this medication good for social anxiety and panic attacks?
Did it help with your energy level? Like being more social?
I am also going to start this for being social.
Hi 👋🏽 question. Did you feel geeked when you take it and if so how long did it last. I do. I don't like it
I just received my RX. I am supposed to take one, 37.5 mg tablet once per day. What time of day (a.m., mid-day, or p.m.) would you recommend? Thx!
HI there, hope all is well. Keeping in mind that I'm not at doc, I found that taking it a night was better for me. The key is to be consistent is what my doctor has said. Good luck! Let me know how it goes
I’m on my first day I feel really panicky to the point I could not drive to work
I am so scared. I just got mine and I wish it works. I tried so many and anything worked for me except weight gain. That I totally ate. Hopefully this one works
Hi Jay..have you started it yet? how have you been doing?
If you had suicidal thoughts, were they reduced or diminished when switching from Lexapro to Effexor?
How long did it take before u started seeing the medicine work? Just got prescribed this love ur video but they told me it takes a while to kick in. 😊
Hi Phill, thanks for watching! My doc told me the same, that it could take a couple weeks. I felt the effects within a few days. I hope you find the relief you are looking for !
Appetite 1-7 days
Anxiety 14-28 days
Depression 28- 41 days
Was on prozac. It helped with depression but increased my anxiety. I have stopped taking it. I have a review with Dr in 2 weeks. Dr is planning to put me on effexor and zoloft. Not sure if Dr will suggest only snri first or will combine it with ssri. Any idea, if snri and ssri combo is safe?
First of all I'm 71, work out, walk everywhere, good blood pressure etc. My ENT prescribed Venlafaxine 37.5 mg for my Vestibular Migraine that came out of nowhere. He said take it for 2 weeks. I took one at 10am and by Noon my Vertigo was 80% gone. I thought cool.. 2am the next morning I woke up with a blinding headache, and I don't get headaches. But I did read on Web MD you might want to watch your Blood Pressure if you take this. So I decided to take my Blood pressure. 196/121. Yeah off to the Emergency room I went.
I realize different medications can work differently in different people.. Just a Heads up.
Effexor is NOT for headaches !!! What kind of quacks do u hav there???
It does help with certain migraines but may not be right for everyone
I take this also but i kept it with 37.5 mg and i feel ok.
So happy to hear you are doing well with it! Thanks for sharing
Does anyone feel very tired when starting an antidepressant? the doctor gave me Venlafaxine, I feel so tired, as if I had run a marathon
I am starting this tomorrow. I'm so nervous but I need something. I'm anxious all the time. I cry all the time and want to sleep all day and I don't even to leave me house but mt anxiety gets so bad. I'm nervous.
Hi there, again I'm so sorry to hear about your struggle. Do you mind me asking how you are doing? Is there something specific that you have difficulty with that makes it difficult to be around others?
Hello and thank you for making this video! I am doing the same thing that you are doing I was on Lexapro and they just put me on Effexor because I was having night sweats with Lexapro for many months now and I couldn’t stand it anymore so they switched me to Effexor. I’m starting it tomorrow I am also someone who gets all the side effects from medicine and it does bother me but if it helps more than Lexapro then I will be happy I have anxiety not really depression. However you’re the first person who ever talked about having a weird feeling and associated it with nerves I have a weird feeling that sort of culminates in my neck and head area that feels like one big nerve sensation happens when I’m stressed I believe and it’s very strange and it happens a few times in a row depending how long I pay attention to it I can’t explain it though does this sound like what you had happen? Thank you hope you’re doing well!
Hay brother how has it been the first week?
@@erikgarcia6181 Unfortunately I had a couple things come up and I had to do a little travel locally so I didn’t start it yet however I do plan on starting it on Monday the first I’ll let you know how it goes hopefully it’s an easy transition I just get anxiety sometimes in weird situations I don’t know why so hopefully it helps
@@newportbeach8961 haha looks like we are on the same boat Im taking Lexapro and it's just not working for me. I'll be taking this also Monday and a little nervous to take . Let me know how it goes !
@@erikgarcia6181 wow what a coincidence! If it makes you feel any better I’m nervous to take it also LOL I always seem to get the side effects a new medication‘s and I live alone so it’s always hard to start something new with no one around. I made the first mistake of reading all of the Possible side effects so when I start it I hope I don’t manifest it in my own brain I’m going to take it and then keep myself very busy but I will definitely keep you informed
@@erikgarcia6181 Hey Erik, I started it yesterday and for some reason I was nervous to take it and gave myself anxiety which was for nothing because it did absolutely nothing to harm me in anyway the doctor started me with a 37.5 does so it gets introduced slowly and doesn’t have any immediate harsh affects so I’m glad I went through that now it’s no problem I took it again this morning and no more anxiety so don’t be nervous to take it you can take it and move on with your day no problem
I was just prescribed this medication. 37.5 MG. There is absolutely zero chance I am consuming this medication. The possible side effects are incredible. No way. I don't care if it helps or not. Will never know because I won't do it.
I just started venaflaxine 150mg one month ago for severe panic disorder. I am still getting really bad panic attacks while driving. I hope it starts working. When did you feel the venaflaxine start working for you?
I was on cymbalta 60 mg but it stopped working so I had to switch to something else.
How are you doing now
@@emmaratliff7410 I stayed on Venaflaxine for 8 weeks and it still wasn't working so my doctor switched me back to Cymbalta.
I just got prescribed this, I’m scared to take it due to the scary side effects compared to SSRIs
Same. How you feeling after a few days?
@@RT-qz5ci amazing, it’s worth it. It literally changed my life
@@RT-qz5ci I have one side effect and it’s dizziness if it’s not taken at the same time everyday. Otherwise from that this medication finally gave me a breakthrough after trying every ssri. Also you don’t get the numbness from SSRIs, this med after it’s side effects you feel like your in the present alive. You are more grateful and confident, especially resilient. This week was really stressful but this medication helped me out so far to cope. I’m very sensitive to any drug in general so I feel it’s effects really fast exception to SSRIs. Also no more fast heartbeats in some social situations that caught me by surprise a lot! I can’t wait to see how this plays out in four months. I’m also well rested now, I struggled with sleep either too little or a lot of sleep and still feel tiredness. This pill has came into my direction at the right time, this medication is the one that finally pulled me out of the darkness I struggled for years! Give it a try, if the symptoms are minor side effects deal with them the outcome could be life changing for you!
@@imafunnymanimnotfunny3456 the dry mouth has been really bad for me so far. Hoping it goes away
Hi there, I understand the fear of side effects. thankfully I did not experience anything too negative and it has been a great fit for me. If you start it, just be sure to keep track like jot down little notes if you feel anything negative or positive to discuss with your doctor. It takes a lot of courage to take control of your mental health!!! good luck to you!!!
Well I start these in a week. TY
i'm a autotech the side effects worry me. First week Don't drive or operate heavy machinery?! Thats what I do for a living! I Just stoped Wellbutrin due to stomach cramps. been a long line of Meds side effects being worse then the benifits. So yeah fear is a thing.
Hey Russ I'm sorry for the delay. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I get why that would be concerning when the side effects are exactly what you do to earn a living. did you talk to you doctor about that? Do you happen to have any time off coming or maybe even a long weekend to start it, if you haven't already? How are you doing now?
@@JustBreizy I have fairly crappy medical coverage. There’s actually no psychiatrist I can talk to right now because of the backlogs. They gave me another med but I haven’t taken it. I’m waiting to see if a psychologist or psychiatrist can coach me on it. For now I am unmedicated. And looking for other work.
Hi what was your dose of effexor? Were you on 150?
Hi could you give an update on your overall health with the venlafex and also how long do you take it for is it something you take for few weeks or months or years or for life ? And what are side effects ? And side effects if you come off it . Can you take it just for few days like for severe pms
Hi Victoria so sorry for the delay. I'm not a doctor by any means but for me I can see myself using venlafaxine for the long haul since it's been a helpful tool to balance out my depression and anxiety. Side effects will differ by person as I have learned. Some people do really well on it and others experience negative side effects. I suggest speaking to your doctor and discussing what you need to target and what you are struggling with. good luck to you!
Thank you so much for sharing. 💓
You are so welcome! I hope it helped in some way
Thank You for sharing !!
Just This started this, and it makes me look like ive been on molly all night, my pupils dialate... does anyone know if this will stop?
Thank you for this video
You are so welcomed ❤️ I hope you found it helpful
Thank you for this video it was very helpful.
Have your lost or gained weight on this medication?
Hi Lisette, the only weight gain I've had (few pounds) is purely due to when I go on bagel and pizza diets...actually on day three now of eating much healthier and feeling so much better!
Be careful this medication is very dangerous I had it for 7 years and I can’t get off at all ..it will put u into a coma
@@rachedhalleb7290 oh no
@@lisetteeloy3016 don’t have it
@@JustBreizy have short dose if u want
I’m scared of the side effects. I’ve had horrible side effects with Prozac and I’m just scared this is going to go on forever
Hi Carrie I apologize for the delay. I can tell you that my fear of side effects was paralyzing for sure..just be sure to keep notes as you go and keep the lines of communication there with your doc. It's a scary road for sure but totally worth it! How are you doing now?
I’m starting Effexor tonight and I’m really nervous. Any words of inspiration to calm me down, what am I took expect?
Hey Barbara let me first start by saying I know it’s a big move and give yourself credit and grace that you came to this decision. Usually in the beginning it’s all about your body just acclimating to the medications so it should be a low-dose to start with and then your doctor may adjust it depending on if there’s a need to do so. You may not feel anything at first I know some people it takes a little while to start feeling the effects. Just be sure to check in with yourself shut down some notes the positive and negative if any negative should arise. You got this!!!! Keep in touch
How has it been going for you? Xx
It turned me into a violent psychopath and it's ruiy my life. Still deeply affected now four years on
hello any side affects now
i tryed prestiq same family as effexor i could not sit still and could not sleep
and you look like jane seymour / doctor quin medicine woman 😊😊😊
Hey toby..I'm so sorry you had that experience..did you wind up changing to a different medication? I hope you find something that is a good fit. And thank you, Dr. Quin was bad ass :)
hi i am not on any meds i just cant handle the side effects at the start like feeling sick
i just excepted thats how i am
and when i get to bad a big meal seems to help
or a six pack of jack daniels
so for now that how i cope
but i think one day i will need to try something else thanks for your reply stay strong and have a nice day 😊😊😊
Can it take three months with a few dose changes to do it’s job ? I’ve been told it can
I love it xx
thank you!
I just started this today and honestly I’m struggling. This is the first medication I’ve ever tried and my doctor started me on 75mg. I experience extreme depression, anxiety, and ptsd and used to self medicate with smoking pot, which over time caused me to lose my appetite, so since quitting smoking my appetite was already terrible, but since trying the medicine today, I have completely had no desire to eat, not even 1 or 2 bites of anything. Should I give it a few more days? Any tips or tricks? Will my appetite eventually come back with Effexor?
hey! i see this is from a month ago, i hope you stuck with it for a bit!!! the first few weeks on a new med can be hard
Hi there..I'm so sorry for the delay. How are you doing today? Did stay with it? Did things improve? I've heard some people struggle with their appetite but eventually it either came back or their doc switched meds after a while. Hope you are doing well
Same. It's my 3d day on the meds and I've had no desire to eat anything. I have had to consciously make a decision to eat. Whether it's a fruit cup or tuna pack.
Great med but it does take time to kick in
Took my first pill of Venlafaxine last night and i feel HORRIBLE. I feel totally out of it, extremely nauseous and had to puke 2 times, every once in a while i feel this extreme heat and almost burning feeling under my skin, and i feel 10x more anxious and depressed than before i took it. I swear i cannot do this another day.
Taking a 37.5 mg dose 1 time isn’t going to do that. Sorry. It can make you nauseous, but you’re describing salmonella food poisoning. A lil dramatic.
@@Cultofpersonality09129 idc if you believe me or not🤷🏻♀️ You dont know me, nor are you a doctor, clearly
@@xoluciaxo_3721 don’t listen to that guy as that does not sound like food poisoning lmao. Sounds more like you just had an actual reaction when starting it. You should have told your GP right away as that is not a Normal/safe response to an SNRI.
@@struck.kobe1999 yea i called my doctor on the second day but he said it was pretty normal and to keep going💀 i tried it for 4 days but honestly i'm bad at swallowing capsules and i just didnt have a good feeling about it so i quit. Turns out my issues were a completely different thing and i'm with a psychiatrist now
Sounds like your body and how your reacting to the med. sometimes it will get worse before it gets better. It takes approximately 12 for some of these meds to work and people don’t give them enough time BUT if you are having side effects that are absolutely unbearable then it isn’t for you and def tell your doc
have u tried dna testing for meds where they check certain markers...enzymes that metabolize ones better for you
Hi there, I have not but I'm interested in it. Have you? My cousin had it done months ago and it was extremely helpful for her
@@JustBreizy well will see im trying different one...but it mainly picked my doc to come off other...and that one I'm changing tòo to help get off the other is on list of ones recommended by dna testing place according to my genetics...but they can't tell u which ones u might be allergic too...cause one on list I will never take again...
I am on effexor now too , ir has defnitely helped, I get night sweats but I will take it because I think It helps me so much its been 2 months at 75 mv
What goes with effexxor
Are you still taking this?
We’re you on 75 mgs or the 37.5 😊
I have major depression and generalized anxiety disorder and just started this med almost 2 weeks ago. Did you use anxiety medication until the effexor kicked in. I still have alot of anxiety when I wake up and my fears are in my head when I wake up. Does the anxiety get better?
Hi there I'm so sorry for the delay. My doctor told me the effexor would target my anxiety as well. I thankfully did well with the transition from lexapro to effexor. I know how it is to have fears and intrusive thoughts..it can be all consuming. My anxiety has improved significantly . Hope you are doing well
@@JustBreizy it has only been 4 weeks on 75mg and I can feel a difference but I also use clonazepam until it kicks in better plus I couldn't sleep so my doctor gave me sleeping pills. All of thos got triggered after I had full hysterectomy 9 years ago and have struggled with it. I am afraid of getting old alone and no financial security but yet still don't feel like going to work yet and feel very lazy and beat myself up for not doing as much as others. I am 55 and wish that I could retire but I can't and I lost whatever interest that I had before surgery.
@@JustBreizy did you have to increase dose of effexor. I am still on 75mg but still don't feel like doing much and not much of an appetite and don't sleep good. Did you have dark thoughts and it improved?
@@georginarandolphgirl66 how are you doing now? I’m having the same issue
@@emmaratliff7410 my anxiety went away but occasionally it comes up but not like before. I still feel like I just exist and don't look forward to anything. I have been in therapy for childhood trauma and it helps a bit to know that alot of what I am going through stems from that plus genetically predisposed to it. I gained alot of weight but I am borderline hypothyroid and prediabetic so I don't know if it's from that or effexor. My lower back hurts and bursitis in left knee so I can't exercise to feel better. I still have days where I just want to stay in bed but it's not everyday like before. I don't know how I gained the weight because I don't have much of an appetite and eat like I did before. I hope the medication helps you.