"i am a 47 year old male, and have been using paroxetine for 3 months, having been prescribed it for severe clinical depression. it is the first time in my life that i have suffered from mental illness. in the 6 months prior to properly seeking help i had spiralled to the point where i could not sleep, had anxiety levels through the roof, did not want to speak to anybody, hated everything about life, and fantasized daily of suicide. i started 20mg paroxetine daily while spending 5 weeks in a recovery clinic in jan/feb. this medication has literally given me a second chance at life. it did take a couple of weeks to kick in, but now my mood is buoyant, and my anxiety is non-existent. still not sure how it has done it. for me, a miracle pill!"