"after dealing with social anxiety every day, avoiding situations, and constantly being tense i decided that medication was the choice for me.

effexor is the second drug i have tried. this medication has improved my social anxiety in a way that i never thought was possible. i enjoy talking with people and can&#039;t believe almost all of my anxiety has vanished. i have read that effexor can be a slight stimulant, and i do notice this is a big reason i am more talkative and confident.

negatives: my memory is way worse than it&#039;s ever been. i do not concentrate well when people are speaking and retaining the information is difficult. my worries are gone, but so are my thoughts about everything. feel foggy. no other side effects"