I've suffered from depression for 6 years, although I went untreated for 4 years. I'd never wanted to ask for help, I just thought I needed to grow up. But, even when I had the man of my dreams and a great job, things still weren't right.

I went to my GP, advised him I wasn't feeling right and spent a while explaining my problems. He prescribed my Prozac which I took on and off for 9 months.

They didn't work!

When I went back and saw a new doctor (previous one had left) she told me I never should have been on Prozac in the first place.
She very helpfully explained that Prozac is an 'upper', it makes you feel more get up and go.

Then there are pills which are 'downers' such as Valium.

What I needed was an in-betweener, something to maintain the balance between my highs and lows. Enter Cipramil.

I'm always dubious and really didn't expect them to work. It took three weeks for me to feel the effects but I swear they really have helped. I don't seem as panicked about the usual things.

Once the party girl I had began to have panic attacks about seeing the same group of friends I'd spent every weekend with for 7 years. Suddenly I could face them again. It improved my confidence, reduced the worries and helped me to regain control.

The first symptoms are dry mouth which goes away after about three weeks, and a change of sleep pattern, but after three months things have settled down and I really would recommend it.