Should I start taking Paroxetine for my depression and anxiety attacks?
The answer depends to a large extent on the severity of the depression and anxiety. Another consideration is how long you have had this condition. Besides drugs, have you tried other ways to overcome your depression and anxiety? I have major depression and anxiety and have been on loads of psychiatric meds. However, I began by trying more natural approaches. I exercise about 6 days a week. This is a powerful antidepressant for me and others I have talked to. I try to eat a healthy diet. I do some form of relaxation or meditation each day. Trying to keep up a good social life helps, and of course psychotherapy can be useful. Research shows that therapy plus psych meds is generally more useful than meds alone or therapy alone. My depression is chronic and complicated. I use a combined approach of psych meds plus many of the natural remedies listed above. Unless your condition is severe, I suggest starting with natural approaches to treatment. If nothing helps, then some medication may be
