Well, I believe it!

My experience was similar, except it was Lexapro that pulled me out of it. Yes, it was about 3 weeks or so for it to start working. I have had zero problems with suicidal depression since then. In fact, I may not even have a problem with depression any more, but I'm afraid to go off the Lexy and go through a three-week wait again.

Incidentally, it was my spiritual system that kept me from actually taking my life. It is against my spiritual beliefs to commit suicide, depression not withstanding. I'm glad I didn't now.