"i used to be a paratrooper but as i aged i developed anxieties that eventually interfered with my daily life.  for example i became terrified of flying, driving in winter, or crossing bridges.  i got to the point where i would cross a bridge and even though i knew my fears were irrational, i felt like i would pass out when crossing one and would drive many miles to avoid them.  i was talking to a total stranger and mentioned my irrational fear of driving in winter and he suggested paxil.  he was a rough neck hunter who developed a fear of climbing tree stands which made him unable to hunt.  i figured if it worked for him i should try it!  thank goodness i did!  game changer!  i cross bridges and am amazed i ever feared them!"