Hi,
I have been depressed for quite some time now, and, after seeing my Dr., was started on cipralex (have been taking it for 4 days). A bit nervous about taking meds - I guess, the scariest part, is admitting to having a mental illness. Hard to accept I guess. Not surprising for me, but hard to accept. Not sure how to conceptualize it. Do feel much better already though - I wake up without feeling anguish - strange, but I had gotten used to it!
Ideas about how you frame it in your own mind? how long does one need antidepressants for?