I am adverse to taking any type of anti-depressant because I have had horrible side effects. I was prescribed Effexor at one time and all that did was make me nervous, extremely dizzy, and manic. Pretty much the same with Serzone, only with Serzone I went to the ER because my heart was racing and I had bad tremors and my hands/arms turned bright red. When another doctor tried putting me on Lexapro, I said no way! She said there were no side effects with this med, but still I refused. Too scary after the effects I had with the others, and these effects happened the very first time I took them!

I am not saying that all meds are bad, or that you shouldn't take them. Everyone's body reacts differently, and what works for one person might not work for another, and vice versa.

I find my best treatment is talk therapy, and exercise helps too. There was a report I read that said exercising at least 3 days a week for 30 minutes is equivalent to taking an anti-depressant, since it releases those feel good endorphins. ( I realize that everyone may not be able to exercise though, but if you are able, give it a shot. Whatever you decide to do I hope you have great success! (I have also known some people who have had good experiences with anti-depressants).

Best Wishes,
Sujin