I went o the Barnes and Noble bookstore today. I am usually fine and not overwhelmed with the choices...but when I go to the counter to buy my books/magazines I start to have the feeling of "I must leave now".
I feel like the floor slightly moves, or it might be I get dizzy.

I went home and by the time I got home...I had a shortness of breath, and I felt weird. I was in a good mood today, and was not upset by anything. I have never felt this way without something on my mind.

I have always avoided crowds, and forget large events.
Why would the check out line freak me out? I have always assumed, I must be impatient.

I am only 8 days on my new dose of effexor 75mg to 225mg, and I am wondering if it making me more anxious.

DEFINITE possibility. The side effects of an increased dose is heightened anxiety.

Okay...when does this go away?
I am 14 days into the new dosage.
I can tell it is getting better, but at time I need Valium.
I thought I was going to jump out of my skin with the new dose. I had really intense anxiety that I could not control.
I am drinking a lot less at night, and do not feel the need to medicate myself to stop the brain.
I could not understand why I was so on edge the first 14 days. It was really tough, and god love my husband for understanding!