Originally Posted by
SarahB60 
SSRIs are very effective, once you find the right one and dose.
I was on a weak SSRI once (Trazadone) for 6 months years ago. Have to say, I didn't really like it. It was great in the way it took all the bad stuff away -- the sadness, loneliness, depression, etc. However, it also took the good stuff away -- enjoyment, ambition, creativity, etc.
You're never really sad, but never really happy either. You're always just content. I'm glad I went on it, because I needed it at the time, but also glad I went off as well.