Shirley
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        I was on Paxil for 5 years for post traumatic stress, anxiety and panic attacks.  It works well, but has many side affects I did not like.  If you are married, lack of desire is the worst. I experienced nightmares and inability to sleep plus weight gain. I am now off Paxil and on EffexorXR.