"i am on my 3rd week of taking paxil.  the first week was difficult as my side effects were nervousness (which makes you think you are having an anxiety attack) and sleepiness.  after about 4 or 5 days i started feeling better and better.  i have only had 1 very small attack since being on it.  i feel so much better and happier.  i finally feel like myself again. good luck to all of you!"