Hi Lady,
just read your story and i have to say, what a brave person you are to have left behind the things that triggered your depression.
I have just been put on to effexor, have yet to take a tab as after the effects of trying to come off some other meds the thought of having more side effects is terrifying me. However, after reading your story, you seemed to have done very well on this drug and i am encouraged by your courage.
I hope with this support group we can find in each other the strength needed to get on with our lives. I am trying to do 1st session C.B.T
How you doing with it?