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Originally Posted by kel4han  Forget that then. I dont want anything that is addictive. Just need relief from constant mind racing and worry. Maybe I will take up running a few more times a day. |
I'm on Effexor for that exact reason.....relief from constant mind racing and worry....plus the anxiety attacks that went along with that. I experienced side effects when starting on it, but they went away within a couple of weeks. That said, I'm told that it can be very difficult to get off of. I've heard mixed reviews - some say they got off it no problem, some say they still have effects from being on it even though they've been off it over 10 years. I'm hoping to go off it soon and am a little worried about that.
For me, going onto meds was definitely worth it because it made my life so much more manageable and enjoyable. At this point I don't regret it at all. That said, if I could have done the same with cognitive behavioural therapy and avoided the meds, it would have definitely been preferable. I'm not looking forward to trying to wean myself off.
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.
