[Kate*]

Hey there, I started my first ever anti-depressant about 3 weeks ago and I've noticed a huge difference. Other than some expected and relatively mild side effects (which lasted about a week), I feel better than I have in years. I was EXTREMELY hesitant to go on something for it, partly because I wanted to try therapy first and because I'm on several other medications for other things and was worried about side effects. They started me on half a dose for the first week since I'd never been on one before and then a full dose after that. Even if they don't work for you it's worth trying them and if they don't work, you can always come off of them. Everyone is different, but I seriously wish I had tried them years ago.