"i just started this medicine a matter of days ago. i am so happy to read all of these reviews. it gives me hope. i have been suffering from depression since i was 16. i am now 24. after meeting the love of my life. he took on me and my two girls from a previous relationship. he is everything i could as for. but i still was not happy. i sit around and eat. i have gained so much weight. all from my depression. i have such high hopes that after trying, paxil, prozac and a couple others..that this will work for me. and give me my life back. my girls nor my boyfriend deserve the person i have became. thank you everyone for sharing."