"i have depression, anxiety and stress caused by my workplace. i have noticed that for the first time i can actually enjoy going to work. before this medicine i used to cry and shake in bed before work, and my poor husband had to drive me there like i was a little kid going through withdrawals from parents. i&#039;ve noticed i don&quot;t &quot;freak&quot; out as much, and the best thing is my anti-medication&quot; husband calls effexor xr a &quot;miracle pill&quot;. the only side effects i&#039;ve noticed are extreme racing thoughts, and night sweats."