"i have suffered from anxiety problems my whole life, but it was easily managed until i turned 23 (2.5 years ago) when it blew up and every month got much worse. in dec 2012, i was diagnosed with severe generalized anxiety disorder, moderate panic disorder, and moderate agoraphobia. i also have irritable bowel syndrome-d, and combined with anxiety, i always had to be near a bathroom - any time i left the house i had diarrhea. couldn&#039;t go shopping alone, do drive throughs, etc. started this and almost immediately felt a bit better, minimal side effects (insomnia/headache 1st 3 days, itchy armpits 1st week) and it has taken the edge off lots. have done many things i couldn&#039;t. no weight gain so far, very happy. only big anxiety triggers bother me a bit, and imodium use decreased lots! no mental fog!"