,,I have severe anxiety also,,Paxil is the only thing that helps my mind,,Ive tryed many meds with no relief,,,But always gone back to paxil As i also have PMDD wich is pms but more sever with hormone levels fluxuating,,, Im thinking by your name you are also female ,,Please check or keep a diary of your days n times of every attack and every pain if its near or around your period you may also have PMDD,,,Tell your doctor if you think you may have PMDD,,,,,,Its no fun to have both ,,,Yet paxil h