(((((((((prairiedawn)))))))))))

I know where you're coming from. I went to a doctor because I wanted advice about a herbal supplement (that works a lot like an antidepressant - St. John's Wort)... he prescribed me my first AD, *if* I wanted to try it.

I admit it, I just started my third one - 3? days ago and it can be rough. Some of them have really bad side effects, and some of them don't. But it depends on your system ... as far as I know, Celexa is one of the better ones for less side effects.

If you're concerned about weight gain (I was too!) and this one makes you gain weight (it might) ... ask your doctor for a weight-neutral antidepressant. Actually, I asked that question a while ago, my post should be on the second page. I asked for people's experiences with ADs (with weight gain). So that might be useful as well.

It is hard to get adjusted, you might not really feel like its really "you" but for the most part - antidepressants actually limit the depression which is what actually changes who you "are" for personality or mood. I'm sure your doctor is willing to sit down with you and answer your questions if you need any help or advice (or we have lots of good people here too... and there's a "Drugs" link above ^^ (up there) that lists different medications.

It's okay to be concerned. Don't give up. I know it takes forever for it to work effectively (about 4-6 weeks) but it's so worth it if this one works for you. If not, try another one as much as you want.

Good luck.