"i have had terrible anxiety driven depression my entire life. effexor is an amazing medication. i waited until i was in my late 30&#039;s to do something about my anxiety/depression because of the stigma and fear of taking anything that might make me go crazy (the anxiety talking). i was a fool to wait so long. none of my fears materialized. as soon as i started the medication i began to feel better and better. i was also prescribed kolozopin to act as a bridge to get through the anxiety until everything began to work and fall into place. do note wait hoping things will pass! i was convinced i was the worst case scenario and i got better. just do it and get treated"