Positive Effects of Effexor

Depression

• Depression is the generalized feeling of hopelessness, which can be characterized by waves of despair, changes in sleeping and eating patterns, and suicidal thoughts, to name a few. While depression may be tied to brain chemistry, changes in lifestyle, personal mental trauma, or a combination of these things, Effexor could play a part in finding relief.
  
  

What to Expect

• Effexor could take a few weeks to start working, or you may feel the effects sooner. Some of the signs that Effexor is taking a positive effect are that your feelings of sadness may decrease, you may start to sleep better, and you may get your appetite back.
  
  

Improved Feelings

• According to a review on Drugs.com, patients describe "great feelings" after taking the drug, but warn not to go off the drug abruptly. In some cases, patients described an improved mood almost immediately. One patient credits the drug for saving her from suicidal thoughts, and another described finally being able to calm down and focus enough to hold down a steady job. However, other patients describe a "turning off" of emotions, like a valve. The feelings of "numbness" they described made them want to get off the drug.
  
  

Appetite

• Patients who self medicated with food before taking Effexor noticed they eat less after taking Effexor. Alternatively, if being upset all the time rendered you unable to eat, you may find yourself comfortable enough to eat more after taking the drug. If depression has led to any eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia or compulsive overeating, seek the help of a psychotherapist in addition to taking Effexor to address your emotional issues.
  
  

Sleep

• Those who are able to calm the chatter of their minds and bodies with Effexor also may find that they are no longer suffering from insomnia or sleeping too much. Often insomnia is caused from the anxiety depression can bring on, so by balancing your brain chemistry to become less anxious, you may be able to sleep sounder. On the other hand, if you've been sleeping because you feel too miserable to face your day-to-day activities, Effexor can give you the assistance you need to start staying up more and being more productive.
  
  

Biochemistry

• According to EffexorXR.com, not only can the drug treat depression, it can prevent it from coming back. This is because over time the drug regulates norepinephrine and serotonin levels to a point that the individual no longer is suffering the symptoms of depression. However, this effect is immediately halted once the medicine is stopped.