"pristiq has saved my life. fourteen days ago i went to a psychiatrist because i was having suicidal thoughts and anxiety disorders that were paralyzing me with fear at 3:00 am, i would sit up in bed and could not get to the other end of the black tunnel. i didn&#039;t enjoy anything i used to (i love fashion, i love my pets, i love new york city) and i was walking around wanting to die. two weeks later, i am me again.  i am laughing, i am happy. i&#039;m enjoying people, my work and am in the process of getting sober which has been much better with the help of pristiq.  i was feeling so uncomfortable in my skin i could barely sit still at work. now i am meditating and can be still in my body.  i am calm and peaceful and content."