"bipolar, adhd, ocd, etc. many of the symptoms overlap and crossover into each other and others as well. depression is found in each condition, and i find for myself that depression is by far the most debilitating condition of all. i first tried paxil 12 years ago for depression and anxiety. the paxil worked great. the side effects included a little nausea (which is basically eliminated by eating something with or soon after taking the med) and some sexual issues (which i believe can be negotiated after you get used to the paxil). i quit taking it when i switched insurance and because of the perceived stigma i had with taking anything for conditions i didn&#039;t want to even acknowledge. now i&#039;m back on it and will keep it up!"