[Sav]

Yeah, you're right, an anti-depressant is definitely better than the drugs/alchohol we screwed ourselves up with.

Just be REALLY careful with which one you get. Some of the things doctors are pushing as anti-depressants ARE addictive, and if you get a bad one, it could really screw up your recovery by making you worse.

Just do some research and pick the one that sounds most promising. Unfortunately, it's a bit of a crap shoot no matter what, as everyone has different results with these medications in the end. Be prepared to have it not work well, and go straight to your doctor to get an alternate if it doesn't. A lot of people I know relapsed when they had a bad reaction/unsuccesful first experience with their first try.

Just keep trying, and you will get it right...eventaully!