Antidepressants are a real crap-shoot over how it will and won't work for each individual. And even when you find one that works, you may find that after a period of time, it stops working and you have to switch again. What you are doing is what I found to be the best way - ask what others are using and how it's working for them. I am currently on Escitalopram - I'm experiencing no side effects and it works well (for me). It also has a pretty broad dosage range - so you can start out with a low dosage and up it as needed. Before Escitalopram, I was on citalopram which stopped working for me after a few years. Also did Welbutrin and hated it because of side effects. Just keep pushing and trying until you are satisfied with the results. There are so many choices. Good luck; and here's to better living through chemistry.