> I have been told I was just depressive but know I am wondering if I am bipolar. I know that it runs in the family and I was looking on the net and I am showing more signs of it.

Hey there. Um... Is this partly a function of the advertising on this site?? (Just wondering for my general interest because I've noticed the advertising on the site too).

Do you think you have manic episodes?

It quite often takes a bit of time to figure out the medication that is right for you.

If you do decide to stop taking the effexor it is important to taper it down slowly because most people have really nasty side effects coming off it if they stop taking it.

Do you have a therapist you can talk to?