"i have been suffering with depression since i was 9 years old. i was also diagnosed with ptsd, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and ad/hd. i was going to start medication years ago, but found out that i was pregnant and unable to start a medication. after i delivery i developed ppd bringing the end of our relationship. a year later i decided that it was time for me to start taking a medication. i started out on 25mg daily and i felt better within days, but was still have depressive episodes, so moved up to 50mg. i have been on 50 for 2 months and still have some depressive episodes during my cycle but it&#039;s manageable. i have trouble sleeping but that&#039;s really it. my appetite has lessened but nothing major."