i\'ve been through paxil, levoxyl and now effexor. you\'d think i\'d have learned some lesson by now but clearly, i haven\'t. paxil withdrawal was the worst. my dr put me on these to try and alleviate hot flashes as i\'ve had breast cancer and can\'t take any estrogen related meds. as you said, shauna, it starts becoming unclear as to which is the real \"me\". am i the witch who shows up when the meds are gone or am i the nice calm person who shows up while on the meds. the whole thing sucks bigtime. thanks for letting me vent.