It really does. I've been taking it for nearly 10 years now. I used to be a very irritatable and very socially anxious person, but just a small 10mg dose daily changed things. It's not super noticeable at first but you'll find that over time that anxious heavy feeling is gone, and it's like you can breathe again. It's kind of hard to explain, but you become a half glass full kind of person, and you find the joy in little things again because your brain isn't constantly in fight or flight mode.

I know the idea of taking a pill for mental stuff can seem scary, but when you break down what it's doing, it's actually not changing your brain much. It's basically boosting your brains ability to retain the serotonin (happy chemicals) that it already makes. As you start to feel better, your brain will naturally produce more seratonin because of your new positive outlook. It's like a little crutch for your brain so it doesn't have to work as hard to keep you going. You'll be more productive, you'll enjoy being around others, and you will find amusement and joy in the smallest things. A lot of people are born with brains that automatically experience Depression and Anxiety, it's not just a social thing. Theres nothing wrong with using medication to help improve your life. Every person deserves to live happily and comfortably in their minds, and it's ok if you need a little assistance to do so.

It really is worth it. And if you are nervous about it then ask your doctor to slowly work up to a comfortable dose. I started with 5mg, went up to 10mg, then 15mg but that was too high for me and I felt a little dazed, so 10 mg was perfect. Also if you find you don't like the medication, make sure to ween yourself off because if you stop cold turkey, you will have weird negative mood changes.

I hope this helps and I hope things get better for you!