"i&#039;ve had generalized anxiety disorder for 1 year now. 
tried self medicating for 6 months. no help. went on lexapro and it was horrible. waking up with worse anxiety than ever. quit after 3 weeks. now that i&#039;m on venlafaxine for 3 weeks. feeling much much better. a few side effects the first week but stick with it. they go away. mostly felt tired and loss of apatite. this medicine is working."