This is an anti-depression drug. It is widely used, and for some people it is effective. As with any drug, be careful with it. But many people find that taking medication for depression and/or anxiety is helpful to them because it helps with sleep, which is imperative, and it helps with anxiety, which is very helpful as well. I took it years ago for depression and it didn't help me much at that time. But I am now taking medication that does help with depression and anxiety and it does help me, although I still have to practice various techniques to ease anxiety when it comes on.