panic disorde
"There was a history in my family or anxiety and panic attacks, but I had never experienced it until I was 55 (3 years ago).  When it hit me, it hit me hard.  It truly was the worst experience in my life. I went from being Mr. Optimistic to worrying about every ache and pain in my body.  It was a living hell.  When my doctor realized what was going on with me, he put me on 20mg of Paxil.

I must say the first week on it was very difficult, but I believe it's because I wasn't told or didn't hear him tell me to take half a pill for the first week.  After about 2 weeks or so, I woke up one morning and absolutely felt like I was on cloud 9.  Not because it made me high, but because I felt normal again!  I am now on 40mg and still feeling great!"