Hi All!
I don't want to 'talk' out of place, but I do have something on my mind.
I think it is important that we all have to remember that just because we have a 'bad' or 'good' experience with something does not mean others will have the same experiences.
Most of us are on this particular group site because of our experiences with Effexor. I, myself, and a couple of others are NOT looking to go off of Effexor, but just reduce to a smaller amount without going through horrible withdrawals. Again, not all of us will.
For me, Effexor was a life saver! It got through lots of very rough times in my life like no other medication could. I NEVER counted just on the Effexor to help me with my anxiety (and some depression in later years). I sought out professional psychological help, too. I just found that I was having side-effects like memory loss, that was starting to become bothersome. I kept on contributing it to age (although I wasn't old at all).
All I am saying, is that I believe we all have to do what is good for us, what works for us and what we are comfortable with. There is NO definitive good or bad action we take....it is our OWN.
What I feel I can do here, and in other groups, is just share what my experiences have been. Be another side of the coin.
Here's to us!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)