"i am 34 years old.  and originally started this for depression &amp; anxiety. panic attacks i started this medication when i  was 20 years old. yes i have been on it that long!! this medication is severely addictive - it should be banned. i feel dt&#039;s so so hard 2 get off. i have tried so many times. i get brain zaps, sweats, panic attacks, hot flushes, dizziness, paranoia, tiredness, anger  to be honest first couple years i felt was a miracle drug as i was confined to my bedroom at home. once started taking this it did help me to move into my own place.  over years i have tried to get off it. and in that process i get so down it&#039;s that bad. i be so paranoid can&#039;t have kids around me. thank god my dr now helping me and i now take buspirone. and slowly coming of paroxetine. feel have better support now."