"i have been on this medication for over 4 years now. i was able to go to nursing school and have been working in the field now for almost 2 years. i&#039;m less anxious, i don&#039;t get frustrated. i&#039;m calmer. i did gain almost 60 pounds. this has been an issue for me. i also noticed that i&#039;m not in tune as much spiritually which is an issue for me. i stay on the medicine because i have never functioned as well on anything else. i don&#039;t cry much, seems like my emotions are hidden somewhat. i&#039;m not sure i like that. i have thought about getting off of the medicine for a while just to see what happens, but afraid of what might happen, so i continue to take it. all in all it has been a good experience."