"i am 26 years old and i have been on effexor for anxiety.  when first starting the medication i had severe nausea for about 2 weeks but i stuck with it.  thankfully the nausea went away and now i feel so much better. i feel smarter, more grounded and able to make appropriate decisions.  before going on effexor it was like i was always working hyper vigilantly to ensure nothing bad happened.  now i am able to relax and go with the flow.  the only draw back is the severe withdrawal symptoms of dizziness and &quot;brain jolts.&quot; i notice these beginning even if i am just a hour late taking my pill."