Helped me tremendously, but... I got on Paxil for GAD & occaisional depression. It worked wonders for me! I never suffered much from side effects. I once weaned off successfully and without any problems, but went back on after about 5 months due to anxiety returning. My concern is the restlessness it causes, as well as what I can only call "binging" behavior. I have been reading other message boards and have found several users claiming the following binge behaviors: These were people who otherwise had discipline and self-control. Drinking way more than usual - AND having way more tolerance for it. Spending binges Gambling binges Chain smoking. Some mentioned the apparent "numbing" of their normal concern for consequences or good judgment. I myself am becoming a compulsive drinker, and am on my way to becoming an alcoholic, which is why I am again weaning off of this drug.