"i was taking celexa for 2 years for my depression. it was not working well enough for me. i managed to just live life day by day, and roll with the punches. i suffer extreme anxiety disorder and extreme panic attacks up to 8 times a day. several caused me to call 911 thinking i was having a heart attack. with all this said, my gp and i talked about changing my medication. i had heard of effexor, i researched it, and thought why not! i felt that life would not get any better then what i was living at that moment. 2 weeks after effexor and some major hot flashes, i was looking at things different. i actually feel really good and hopeful. now my smile is not fake and the anxiety has subsided to a minimal. no panic attacks. i am happy!"