Started antidepressants

[Anon9621]

Started on medication, Im scared of antidepressants but I gave them a try, possitive stories pls? To overcome my fear

[jkl5500]

If your doctor prescribed antidepressants, he or she should have mentioned any possible side effects. If you have any side effects that are causing you distress, call the doctor immediately.

I have had various antidepressants pull me out of depression several times over the years. The standard time is 6 to 7 weeks for the drug to take full effect. Six or seven weeks is like a lifetime when you're sick, but that's the best they can do at this point.

Wishing you a speedy recovery,

jkl5500

[Davidatp]

I’ve been on several anti-depressants. Some did no good, but never had any problems.

[Paulwilliv]

Medication is helpful if you’re on the right one and the right dose, but it is bit of a lottery and trial and error. Most people suffer side effects and feel worse initially. For some it only lasts a few days but others a couple of weeks. But stick with it, see your doctor regularly, and remember you will get better, but medications take between 4to 8weeks to fully kick in. Just stick with it, you really have to ride it out as best you can. Exercise helps, as does meditation, but sometimes only a duvet and tv for distraction is the best you can manage. Good luck

[Lin1944]

When you first start in anti depressants you may feel worse before the cloud starts to lift. It does take about 4 /6 weeks to work and if after this time you don’t feel any better go back to Doctor and maybe try a higher dose or a different medication. We have all been there but medication does help so please don’t give up x

[Catwoman227]

Just got back on Trazadone and Paxil. They help me. It takes awhile to get into your system. Give them a chance , you might have the right ones to help your anxiety and depression.