So I've been a long term fellow anxiety sufferer, who also suffers the occasional panic attack. I've recently felt increasingly apathetic and depressed and decided it was about time I spoke to a doctor. They recommended a combination of counselling and SSRI's (specifically citalopram 10mg).

The problem is that being the nervous wreck I am, I decided to google every side effect and potential long term effect related, and now I'm struggling with the idea of taking them.

I'm hoping you guys here may have some advice or even, perhaps, uplifting tales of how great SSRI's can be. Of course, I'm not only looking for positives, I want as much realistic guidance as I can get before I start the long process of convincing myself either way.

Thanks in advance for any help 😀