For those on antidepressants like cipralex, etc. do you find it works, how long till it worked, etc and any worrying concerns?

[DancingwithWolves123]

I have struggled with depressive moods for years as my family is hardly supportive (often demeaning terms, etc.). Most people don't believe I am cause I laugh & joke with people, etc.

But when I saw a doctor I've known for years by chance - who has worked in mental health related fields for at least a decade - he ran through the checklist of depression & prescribed cipralex of 0.5mg.

I took one today as got very emotional about a situation at work. But I am wondering if I should continue

[OlderAndWiser]

You should google "smiling depression" to get some perspective on your situation.

by the way, your user name harkens back to the movie Dances With Wolves, as I expect you to know. When that movie was a fairly recent release, I got a kitten and named it Dances With Mice.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, it takes some time for it to work at least 6 weeks but it will make you feel better than being depressed and I must say your Username is so similar to the one I have and I like that one you have

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Thanks For MHO :)

[Anonymous]

Been on it for about 12 years and it has been wonderful