[VoraciousReader]

I have been on it for about 18 months. Previously I've taken Paxil and Zoloft, and I wouldn't go back to them for anything.

It is NOT prescribed for anxiety. It is formulated to give you an energy boost, which is great if you have depression but not anxiety...it makes anxiety worse.

One thing, it's an appetite suppressant. When they were messing around with my dosage, sometimes I'd forget to eat. It also gives me a nervous stomach for a few days when they change the dosage, but then again, I'm someone that pretty much always has a sensitive stomach anyway.

In terms of mood, this is far more effective for me with fewer side effects than anything else has been. And yes, I also use other forms of treatment. The difference is that thanks to the assistance of the meds, I am able to function enough to GO TO THE THERAPIST, and also do the other things to manage my illness: exercise, eat healthfully, get enough sleep.