I've just started on the zoloft (been 2 days now) after prozac made me go all weird! However, I don't think that you should worry about it as much as you are. The ssris have side-effects, thats for sure, but if you feel that the drug you're on isn't helping or is presenting you with intolerable side-effects, then you can easily go to your doctor and change them.

The internet is full of sites which say things like "meds ruined my life and now i'm living alone surrounded by rubbish". Pay no attention. millions of people have been helped by these drugs so give them a chance to work for you. I feel the drug companies have made a rod for their own backs by denying the downsides of these drugs for so long, so now everybody's panicking about them. In reality, the most common side effect is an upset tummy! Other common side-effects include problems with sexual function and feeling like you're in a bubble. If this happens to you, tell your dr and he can change you to another one. I'm now on my 6th antidepressant (at the grand old age of 23!) and still remain optimistic as i've felt the results when they do work well.

Some advice, however, even if you still want to quit them, don't just stop the meds without consulting your doctor as you can get withdrawal symptoms which are annoying, so they usually gradually cut you down on them.

hope this helps - get in touch if you have any questions!

mildred