[Aussie Girl]

I haven't noticed an increase in appetite, but I've only had it a few days so far.

I drink very little alcohol and probably have only had two small sips of alcohol since I was diagnosed. I am what in Australia is referred to as a Cadbury's drinker - a glass and a half and I'll be under the table. That will be cryptic for the Americans but I'll leave you to work it out.

Because I'm taking such a low dose, I don't have to worry about withdrawal effects and can take the drug intermittently. I'd have to be careful if the dose was higher.

I remember when my mother-in-law had to slowly withdraw from one antidepressant before starting another one over a six week period. It was six weeks of hell because she became so depressed and not like her usual beautiful self. She has had severe pain from arthritis for years and is my role model for living with grace despite adversity.

Aussie Girl