I'm wondering if anyone has found that Effexor helps with thier depression but not with GAD? I take 300 mg's of Effexor-XR, but when I don't use Ativan it feels like my heart is coming out of my chest and my breathing is shallow. I've been on the Effexor for about 2 years and I am seeing a new psychiatrist on Friday. I'm thinking of asking the doctor to lower the dosage - but my past experience has been a return to severe depression when I am on lower dosages. Is Paxil better? I do a lot of different and healthy things to control my disease - I'm not expecting the medication to solve everything. I'd appreciate any feedback.
Thank you, scooterb