"i have been taking this medication for 18 months after struggling with chronic depression my entire life. in the beginning i had severe side effects including reduced appetite, uncontrollable yawning and jaw stress, insomnia, and sweating. despite the frustration with these effects i still noticed considerable change to my mood and anxiety level. these many months later i am still noticing a much better level of mood stability and social confidence.  unfortunately, i have almost no sex drive and can rarely reach orgasm.  i am hoping to try to go off the drug this year and am assured by my therapist and psychiatrist that this will ready itself.  i highly suggest to anyone on antidepressants to medicate while in a committed talk therapy."