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[|Human|] Hello my name is Robert. I have was diagnosed with major depression and anxiety back in 2008 and have been struggling with medications since then. I recently got off of 300mgs of Venlafaxine. The side effects were horrible to the point of forcing me off them cold turkey. -major motion sickness/unable to walk -sickness -brain shivers -CRAZY mood swings and random crying spirts I am currently without any medication due to being afraid to try any more of this pills(been on about 10 different types). In the united states medical cannabis is quite popular and i have friends who have suggested this route. I have done my research on this but i am not sure of how to bring this up to a doctor... Most doctors do not accept this as a valid medication and i am desperate to get help as my panic attacks and mood swings are getting to be too much for me to handle.
[|AI|]  Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Non-conventional methods are always dangerous and that is the reason why your doctors are objecting. Mood swings and panic attacks are not diseases, but disorders. They need medications in the beginning, then not. Because those medications are habit-forming and are addictive. After initial 15 day dose, it is expected that the affected person undergoes some lifestyle changes and relaxes. Doctors do advice in that way. But these advices are not taken and medicines are taken continuously. Time and again, it has been proven that medicines alone cannot cure depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Relaxation, psychotherapy can surely cure along with psychotropic medications. When the relief starts, the medicines needs to be tapered off. You can post a direct question to me in this website. Include every detail as much as you can. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to control your condition. I am sure that the techniques should be a success. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.