I've just been prescribed 3.5mg does of venlafaxine, I've never taken any anti-depressants before and extremely worried about this one due to side effects and withdrawal effects. I phoned the drs to say I didn't want to take it and was basically told take it for the month then they'll review it. I'm too scared to take it in case I feel more anxious then feel even worse if I stop taking them.
I can't keep living in this anxiety loop but too scared to take them. Is it as bad as everywhere says it is?