How do you feel about antidepressants?

[PGen98]

Are you on them? Have you been on them? Have you been recommended to go on them? What are your experiences with them? Did they help? Did they make things worse?

For me I feel like they actually make things worse overall. Tried a couple of different options, Bupropion XL and Fluoxetine, they're just...not working for me. I have persistent depressive disorder and if I'm being honest, I would say my suicidal ideation has increased tremendously in recent times. I feel numb a lot, I keep saying I'm giving them a chance, and I'm doing what I can to stay positive, but those who have depression, and major depression at that, know that it's just not a case of being positive. It takes hold and it pulls you down to somewhere so dark you're not sure which way is up. So, for me, I'm not sure they're a good thing overall, but I'm also not sure what IS a good thing for me. I'm still trying, still working with them, but they've yet to, at any point, effectively work for me.

How are your experiences with antidepressants? Effective?

 

[Lee]

I can see the benefits, but my personal experience with them has not been great.

I have tried different types and brands, with symptoms ranging from massive mood swings, pure rage and night terrors.

 

[PGen98]

I totally agree, I'm sure they are beneficial to some, but I've had zero luck

 

[Ravenfreak]

My spouse has taken a few different ones throughout the year. They are currently taking Sertraline and it seems to be helping them more than other medications did. They were hesitant to take medicine since the anti depressants they've taken in the past made them feel numb, and not like a human.

 

[PGen98]

They were hesitant to take medicine since the anti depressants they've taken in the past made them feel numb, and not like a human.

This is where I am right now, so I completely understand their feelings. Glad the current medication is working for them, though!

 

[Dave]

Used correctly they can be beneficial, but care needs to be taken to monitor their effectiveness and potential addiction. I take amitriptyline before I go to bed to ensure a good night's sleep due to my neuropathic pain, but it's one 10mg a day, so no real concerns.