Posted by SLS on February 5, 2009, at 13:35:28
In reply to Re: Depersonalization and Effexor..., posted by Cécile on February 5, 2009, at 11:29:29
Hi Cécile.
Thanks for posting your experience with Effexor. It was extremely helpful.
- Scott
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> > Does anyone know if Effexor / venlafaxine can help with depersonalization and derealization caused by severe anxiety??
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> > Thanks
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> Hi,
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> I started taking Venlafaxine (extended release capsules) 6 months ago for extreme anxiety and panic and even more severe chronic depersonalisation and derealisation disorder. My depersonalisation was so bad that I was too scared to stand up/speak/be left alone etc and was on the verge of being sent to psychiatric hospital when I started on effexor.
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> I am now almost fully recovered with hardly any of my former symptoms so from my point of view, Venlafaxine has been a complete miracle. Obviously this medication wouldn't work for everyone but it is definitely worth a try.
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