I am a 59 year old Vietnam Veteran who went through some real bad depression years after the fact. I was in my late 40's before I felt anything even remotly associated with depression. I was seen at the VA Hospital in Houston, TX and went through just about everything on the formally in the pharmacy before Venlafaxine was prescribed. It has been the best thing that has happened with my depression. I take one capsule every morning and two at bedtime. It has turned my life around. Since I have been on this medication, I have married, own a home and function normally. I am still retired due to physical problems, but I except my limitations with ease. I do know that this is a 'very expensive drug' which does limit it's use. Has anyone else had an experience with Venlafaxine? Please let me know.