"i have tried to battle my way through significant anxiety at work, and an increase in depressive symptoms for several years. i came to the decision that i was unable to keep the momentum of fighting by myself and saw my gp. this took a lot of courage and fighting feelings of failure as although i work in the mental health field and recommend this type of medication for clients i was not transferring this to myself. i have taken for 5 weeks with very positive results in terms of mood and anxiety levels gradually improving, it&#039;s not perfect but i wouldn&#039;t expect that. i am taking 50mg daily. side effects have been increased insomnia, but without so much anxiety, so it&#039;s bearable. i will continue to take for a considerable period."