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Importance of focusing on Positive with Depression & Anxiety.

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Nov 7, 2022 | Replies (623)
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@gailb

@caf Hi, I'm GailBL, and I'm a returning Volunteer Mentor. I noticed that you're starting Effexor for depression. I think it might be good to review the posts posted on "Tips on minimising withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venelafaxine)" thread. There are 372 pages of posts on problems with this drug. I just think you need to be aware of them since you're just beginning it.

Please ask your doctor for a "DNA test" to find antidepressants that will work best with your body and metabolism. Best of luck. My life completely changed for the best after antidepressant, Citalopram.

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Ellen | @helenfrances | Jun 13, 2020

I was prescribed Escitalopram by a doctor and I could not tolerate it. (chest pains)

I called a family member who is a Physician’s Assistant: “Stop taking it.”

I called the doctor:”Stop taking it.”

I am not saying “Stop.” One prescriber said many of her older patients can tolerate this pharmaceutical.

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