My experience, I've had anxiety since I was a child and depression can come and go. They have tried me on every antidepressants out there and they either make me more depressed or I suffered the bad side affects. I take 2mg of Xannex as needed or up to three times daily. Has worked for me for years. Just recently he started me on imipramine needless to say I was in the ER Saturday and Sunday. As long as I have my Xannex I'm great! No anxiety or depression. Take them responsible and you should be able to live a normal life.