generalized anxiety disorde
"I was prescribed effexor for GAD with severe mood swings - im a busy person and have always said a "slow you down" type of antidepressant would not work for me I've tried ones that have left me feeling like a zombie (numb and lethargic) effexor is not like that, it really lifts my mood and keeps me stable.  I experience little to no side effects. I have a good insight to my moods and work with my gp changing dosage when required I can be on anything from 75mg-225mg. I've also worked out I cannot take any dosage later in the day as I would go to bed feeling wired and not tired so I take them in the morning only.  Only negative is if I miss 1 dose I'm ok, miss 2 and the withdrawals are so shocking! If you come off effexor it must be controlled"