"i have been on this medication for approximately 3 weeks now.  it is a god send for me.  i noticed results on day 2.  i have had recurring depressive episodes my entire adult life.  this episode i was unable to get out of bed, sleeping up to 14 hours a day, not going into work (thankfully i have a very understanding boss).  i was not suicidal this time, i actually think that i really didn&#039;t care enough to do anything about it.  my whole attitude was that, &quot;i just don&#039;t care.&quot;  i have anxiety as well, but the episodes have always been well controlled with 1mg of ativan.  i had the racing thoughts, inability to concentrate, unable to finish almost any task-if i even got as far to start one.  175mg of effexor and i can finally function."