So I'm literally on day 2 and I feel awful from side effects already. But a friend told me she took it and it made her completely emotionally numb and it lasted a long time even after she stopped. I might add that it was complete coincidence that she said it, I didn't mention I'm on it.

But I took venlefaxine many years ago and I had emotional numbing and it was the worst experience of my life.

I'm now starting sertraline and already feel awful so am terrified I will experience the same as her.

What are your experiences?

Also, I've been put on 50mg straight away. Is that a normal dose to start as I'm feeling the side effects quite strongly?