Sol - I didn't do ADs. I didn't want to get all drugged up either, but I was miserable for six months. Granted, I'm still not taking ADs, but I'm doing cognitive behavioral therapy (ie the "thought stopping" i told you about in my previous post).
I have a friend who went through a D and did take ADs and she's fine. I don't think there are lasting effects, it just helps you to function better. It is your choice.
If you don't want ADs, I highly recommend a counselor, and those two books. Prather's "Little Book of Letting Go" and (author?) "How to Fall Out of Love" They were great for me.
As for the attny... they are supposed to be on YOUR side. If you don't feel like they are - get rid of them! Most attnys do free consults. Consult until you find one you like.
hang in there.
When you are happy as an individual, you are in a better position to determine whether a partner enhances your happy life or weighs it down.