Hi January

I'm glad that you have started to find the right combo that is helping you. I personally really like Effexor XR for depression, other people's opinions may vary. As far as panic attacks are concerned, I think I forgot to mention that I also deal with that. Without a doubt Xanax. I call it a wonder drug. Works FAST and that's what I wanted and it WORKS. Side effects could be drowsiness. It can sometimes knock me out but I'd rather have that then a panic attack or all the strife I've had to deal with in the last few months both online and IRL. You might want to talk to your pdoc about those 2 options or get his advice on what he would recommend. I should tell you though that they are addicting but the way I look at it, if you need them, you need them. You're most likely going to be taking them for the rest of your life, unless you learn how to stop a panic attack, so what does it matter if you become addicted. That's my philosphy anyway. FWIW!!!