I started pristiq after 12 years of refusing medication. Within the hour of taking my first pill i felt lifted. Not hopeless anyway. No terrible side effects.
Now on week 2 im just.. okay. Not depressed at all. I see options in my life that i never saw before, i dont feel as shy and nervous about everything and most of all my intrusive thoughts are gone.

I thought it was too good to be true at first but i still feel good.
Im a tad concerned about eventually weaning off the medication .... but the benefits outweigh the negatives right now for me.