Was it a positive experience? I'm very new into breaking up with my wife, not my choice, and I know from previous experience I'm in for months of serious mental pain.

I work as a freelance writer and this could really interfere with my productivity so I'm worried on that front too.

I know it's situational but it's also pretty damn devastating and I'm wondering if a short term dose of anti depressants (I think setraline and citalopram are the key ones in my country) would be any use. Mostly to get through the worst of it, to dampen the initial feelings.

If anyone has been through this and can advise, please do. Thanks!