"waking up with negative thoughts and anxiety mostly in the morning, most of my life. due to major problems at work, dr gave me zoloft and the like--- all were horrid. finally heard about paxil, got on it, and the days all became sunny, with birds singing outside, even in winter. was on it (20mg i think) for more than 8 years. the only downside was major loss of sexual interest. perhaps the dose was too high. easily weaned off of it 2 years ago, over 1 month, without problems, except that the anxieties are back. at age 70, i may go back on it."