"citalopram has felt like a complete and utter blessing in my life. i feel like a normal person for the first time in years! it started working for me after two days. at first i felt really happy but now i just feel level and happy like any other person. i was so ashamed about my anxiety and depression and tried to cope with it for years. i am so glad that i finally went to my g.p for help. i know now that i can cope with my thoughts/life. nothing has really changed practically but i now have a positive outlook. i can cope! friends and family can see the difference and i am no longer suicidal. i don&#039;t mind the side effect of yawning plus i can still drink but don&#039;t crave it as much. if you are depressed and reading this i&#039;d say give it a go."