"i took paxil for a total of 10 years for anxiety and panic attacks. i was put on it at a young age, but i don&#039;t see how i could have gotten through those ten years without it. paxil is great and works wonders for anxiety, but i didn&#039;t want to be on it my whole life. i&#039;m now 20 and doing great without it. i think the medicine gave me a sense of confidence after a while that made me realize i could get through my anxiety on my own. a confidence that helped me find my own coping mechanisms for my anxiety so that i no longer needed to rely on the paxil anymore. i highly suggest paxil to anyone with anxiety disorder looking for a medication to help."