I took Paxil for over a year and it worked wonders until it eventually caused me to feel NOTHING. I was like a zombie, feeling no emotions neither good nor bad. I was completely indifferent about everything around me. My doctor said this is normal after long-term use of Paxil. And withdrawl from Paxil was absolute HELL. It's one of the worst meds to come off of in fact there have been lawsuits related to this. Anyway I hope it works out for you; if not then I recommend Lexapro. Good luck!