Hi Arethusa,

You turned up the corners of my mouth for a moment, so thank you! I rarely smile / laugh. Since I've been depressed I've felt like a hermit too but wanting to talk to others.

I've been trying antidepressants since Jan. I started Prozac a week ago as well. So we're on the same schedule! I've had no side effects, but no effect either yet. It stinks waiting when you want a good effect so badly. The other 2 I tried I never had any positive effect, but had really bad side effects with one of them, yet continued for 2 mos. with it because I really hoped it would have an effect (prescriber told me 6- 8 weeks). A beneficial effect in mood would outweigh the side effects for me, and I like you didn't want to go thru waiting another 6 weeks or however long for another one to possibly or possibly not take an effect.

So I have no idea really, but I just wanted to say I'm in the same boat. I guess we just have to decide what we want to do, with the help of the options & suggestions presented to us with the prescriber. I really hope it is just going to kick in for you real soon...easiest option. It stinks to wait.

Take good care....thinking of you. Grace