Anti depressants- question

@Booklover95 I'm definitely no expert, but I've had a little bit of experience with them at least.The effects of antidepressants depend on the person and on what they're taking. Some don't work well with some people- I had some issues when I went on them- but that's not the case with everyone and with every antidepressant. I know people around me who have been on them for a long time, and who have found that their medications help them a lot with their mental health. It's definitely a matter of finding the right medication, but that doesn't make them bad.

But how do you know if you should ask if u need antidepressants

Anti depressants work but at the same time it can back fire. Depending on how your body reacts.

Just some advice :)... For myself when I was first prescribed anti depressants I had a constant faint headache. It was hard to focus but I thought just something I needed to work on. After telling a friend about 6 weeks later she gave me the best advice, "You dont have to settle for anything!" I was settling for that prescription becasue I didn't want to "bother" my Dr. Only you can be the best advocate for your body and mind, so don't settle and speak out about what might not feel right with your meds/treatment.

I managed to see my GP a couple of days ago after having several meltdowns in a row which is not like myself. I have anxiety with depression and I was offered a choice of going down the medication route if I wanted.

I personally do not like to take any medication if I can help it. I am taking a medication that I originally had for dizzy spells, but also works as an antihistame and tranquilliser; I may get sleepy but it helps if I've been having meltdowns. I don't take this regularly, only if I feel I need it, or I know I'm going to be in a stressful situation that could set me off.

I'd assume your doctor knows what they are doing; do double check the effects and possible side effects closely. Just see how you do with them, if they help then that's great!

You are the commander of your own body. The decision is yours. Others can only try to help. At times you may want to experiment with drugs, legal or otherwise.

Doctors will prescribe what they have been introduced to. You might see a poster on the wall of their offices, or pens and post it notes with that drug and logo on it. Do your own research.

It is better to understand the class of drug you might find helpful then narrow down from there. Anti depressants come in different forms; some will make you more awake, some will make you sleepy. Some are new and experimental.

In my case I didn't care for the SSRIs in which a new one seems to come out all the time. There is one prescription drug I take that is not like an SSRI that I realize gives me help and has other benefits. Everytime I stop taking it, without fail a few months later, I go down hill.

I also enroll in drug studies for drugs that are not FDA approved yet. It isn't for everyone, but without us, nothing would ever come to market.

In my experience I actually became very panicky and scared in the first week particularly of starting mine. It takes a good few weeks for SSRI's to fully kick in. Make sure you see if you are getting suicidal thoughts, I know some people do get them while going on to meds.

Anti depressants are good in a lot of ways, its a trial and error thing, finding the one that works for you is what it is all about, they do have side effects and you might get some you might get none again its different for each indervidual. If they do make you feel suicidal its important to seek help from your GP. It takes a while for them to start to work usually a few months so dont worry if they dont help straight away. There are lots of anti depressants medications out there so if this one doesnt work for you, try another one? Hope this helps <3x

@Booklover95 Hey there! I wanted to mention that I edited your post because it had named a type of medication, which we try to stay away from here in the forums. I also wanted to say that I can hear your worries about trying out this new medicine - it's here to help. Sometimes they don't, which is very true! Sometimes they make things worse. However, that's what your doctor is here for. Have a professional relationship with them, and keep in contact. They're here for you and are trying to monitor your symptoms to make sure you're feeling the best that you can be. I wish you the best of luck with this scary, but amazing process. (:

I totally understand why you're nervous.When I got my perscroption, I was worried it would make me an emotionless zombie. What my doctor told me, which really helped me out, is that a lot of the bad stuff you hear is about older generations of drugs. Antidepressants are finer tuned now and the vast majority of people respond better to them than the horror stories you hear. That said, my initial dose was WAY too high. I was euphoric and and really sleepy. I talked to my doctor, cut my dose in half twice and am doing much better. Give it a try, and stay in touch with your doctor. Like a lot of people have mentioned, I was worried about bothering my doctor. It helped a bit to think of her as someone I hire. If my plumber left and water was leaking all over the floor, I'd call the plumber to come back. The meds my doctor gave me weren't working right, so I called her and she fixed it. Meds aren't the only solution, and you may only need them during a crisis. But they can be so helpful to get you through the crisis and enable you to do the other things you need to do to get yourself well. Trust yourself and speak up if you aren't satisfied with your treatment. I wish you the best!