Thank you all for being so supportive! It has been somewhat reassuring to hear that there are others out there with similar situations. It's also somewhat scary to realize how many people are struggling with anxieties; a sign of our times, I guess. Can anyone offer any suggestions on the effects and side effects of the drug effexor? I have both strong anxieties (with heart flutters and shakes) and also experience the depression that often accompanies it. I just want to know if effexor would be the right thing for me, as I am so anxious and never really relaxed. I have read some negative side effects that can occur with the drug but I realize that it usually only affects a small percentage and usually the effects are quite minimal giving you the option of stopping. But, I would appreciate some other opinions. Also, as for the email address thing..... I was hoping that this forum would allow for private messages, especially since we are all here to talk and share things. Through private messaging we can share more personal concerns and possibly build a stronger relationship with other forum members. I think it would be a great addition to this forum.
Danielle