Hi Ed.
I've not written on the site for a while but I do read all the topics. Just to let you know that Ive been on Cipralex for 3 months now and cant believe how far I have come. I'ld be lying if I said I was where I want to be but believe me sticking withit is well worth the wait. I still get a thick head at times and went through the bed thing for the first 2 - 3 weeks, loss of appetite etc but it will subside.
All I would add is healthy living will help enormously. Regular excercise and cutting out caffeine and less alcohol ( I find I cant tollerate any of those alco pop drinks with the meds....mess me up for days!!) Life style changes, meds and knowing that ur not alone on this site will definitely give you the strength to move forward one day at a time. Good luck.
S