Hello I am a 31 single mother of two boys , one of which is ill. The last two years has been a great stress for me and my family which i seemed to be dealing with it all fine. Until recently I became very ill. throwing up all the time , major panic attacks (me thinking a heart attack ) had been to clinic many times. It was hard for me to believe that stress could cause so many health issues in ones body. I had every kind of stomach test , pills and even a scope down my throat in which they only found a sliding hiatus hernia.

I originally started on ativan to calm my panic attacks. That was no longer working so they introduced colanzapam . After taking one twice a day after a month the puking stopped but still had panic attacks. I dont feel depressed. I feel angry. Irritable , mad at life I suppose. I explained that to the doctor and she says depression expresses itself differently in each person. I am worried about taking the anti depressants . All the side effects I have read are horrible. And is this more for anxiety or depression.? Am I depressed. ? I am not even sure.

Has anyone had experience with this type of pill effexor.? I am from canada. Any information would be appreciated..thanks.

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Hello I am a 31 single mother of two boys , one of which is ill. The last two years has been a great stress for me and my family which i seemed to be dealing with it all fine. Until recently I became very ill. throwing up all the time , major panic attacks (me thinking a heart attack ) had been to clinic many times. It was hard for me to believe that stress could cause so many health issues in ones body. I had every kind of stomach test , pills and even a scope down my throat in which they only found a sliding hiatus hernia.

I originally started on ativan to calm my panic attacks. That was no longer working so they introduced colanzapam . After taking one twice a day after a month the puking stopped but still had panic attacks. I dont feel depressed. I feel angry. Irritable , mad at life I suppose. I explained that to the doctor and she says depression expresses itself differently in each person. I am worried about taking the anti depressants . All the side effects I have read are horrible. And is this more for anxiety or depression.? Am I depressed. ? I am not even sure.

Has anyone had experience with this type of pill effexor.? I am from canada. Any information would be appreciated..thanks.

Hello Sadie! :wave:
I have been on Effexor for a few years now, along with Propanalol. I have been doing great. The only side effects I recall having maybe was mild nauseau and dry mouth, but it only lasted a few weeks and went away. Good luck!!
;) Melly