My GP put me on Setraline. I started at just 25mg daily, as I always seem to get bad side effects from meds.
However, I still had a bad first 2 weeks.
I got anxiety, nausea and insomnia. After a panic attack too, my GP gave me a very low dose of Lorazepam, to take if I had another panic attack. I'm glad to say I only needed to take it once.
After 16 or 17 days I suddenly turned that proverbial corner and felt great.
I have stayed on just 25mg and havent felt this good in years.
Everybody is different, but I am so glad I rode the 1st 2 weeks out and persevered. I dont feel numb or hung-over or emotionless. I just feel "normal".
All I had to do was tweak the time of day that I took it, as it gave me insomnia. So I now take it in the morning.
Good luck...and give it a go. You never know, it may be great for you too. And just stay on it for a long as you and your GP think its needed. xx