"i was hesitant to take an anti-depresssant because i thought i should be able to handle my emotions without help.  now i wonder why on earth i waited so long!  i&#039;ve been taking citalopram for a little over a month now and it has changed my life for the better.  no more suicidal thoughts.  no more bone-crushing fatigue.  i&#039;ve reconnected with friends.  i am out doing things and having fun.  it feels like a miracle to wake up every morning and feel good about life instead of opening my eyes first thing and thinking, &quot;my life is over.  i have nothing left to live for.&quot;  i had some mild side effects for the first week but i also had immediate relief from my depression and negativity the first week.  all of the side effects are gone now."