"life changing. i was prescribed effexor xr for depression and anxiety with attacks. i suffered for years until i hit rock bottom and saw a doctor. this was the first medication i was prescribed and after 2 weeks i saw an improvment and after a month i was a completely different person. i actually for once feel normal and i am never sad and cry for no reason.i have energy, i dont feel crappy. i am hardly ever in a bad mood and the best part is i don&#039;t feel like i am taking anything. best decision of my life."