"around the age of 10 i developed severe and debilitating anxiety. i could not even move out of bed at times without having a break down. i tried coping for a while, but ended up on anti-depressants. i have a lot of stomach problems and any anti-depressant in a pill form eventually caused vomiting right after taking them. my doctor suggested effexor because it was a capsule. it was great on my stomach as long as i ate. i have slowly gotten better with my anxiety, but am not perfect. i am not sure if it is the medication itself or what though. i think the worst thing about the medication though is the terrible withdrawal symptoms. i get anxious, sick, nausea, dizzy, hot flashes and worst of all is &#039;brain zaps&#039; and my eyes jumping."