"i was given this drug as a prescription for sleep issues that i was having.  at the time i had no known indications of depression or anxiety. it was simply to help with my sleep patterns since i travelled extensively.  after taking the drug for a few months i simply stopped because i was on a more regular sleep cycle.  within a week, i was completely incapacidated, diagnosed with severe depression, anxiety and exhaustion.  i also became terrified of daily activities and was incapable of even showering myself.  i have never experienced such a dark space in my life.  it wasn&#039;t until later that my symptoms were tied to this medicine withdrawal.  i am furious about that and now taking another med to recover from this one, and then weened off."