Should I go on antidepressants?

I'm on antidepressants. I'm on them because I have major depression and anxiety. It's treating my chemical imbalance, and that's what they're for. You need to speak to a professional to figure out if that's the kind of assistance you need. Just remember they aren't magic "happy" pills.

I wouldn't recommend it.. Antidepressants are meant for someone suffering from longtime clinical depression , it controls your mind and has some adverse side effects, if it is not recommended by a psychiatrist one should never take antidepressants or tranquilizers on their own!

While that is definitely a question best saved for your doctor, antidepressants helped me a lot. They don't work the way most people would expect them to- the world doesn't automatically become colourful again- but I found that the lows were not nearly as low and I felt better equipped to deal with life than I had previously. The change they had on my life was gradual but substantial. Since the treatment takes a long time to work, I don't know if I would have bothered if I was not chronically depressed, but I think it is worth a chat with your doctor :).

Yeah. Start on them and if they dont work out for you, get off them. It's a bit of a wild ride really.

Only you and your doctor can decide if antidepressants are right for you. What is good for one person, may not be good for another.

This is really a question every one needs to answer for themselves, Anti-Depressants DO have side effects like all medications. There are risks. And they may not work, it may take time to find the ones that are right for YOUR body and your chemistry. But it might also be a risk worth taking.

Anti depressants aren't really fully understood by the medical or psychological community, and many, especially SSRI class antidepressants, like Prozac an Zoloft, come with a cadre of dangerous side effects. The most important thing is that we do not understand the long term effects of SSRIs, and if they are documented, they are well hidden by the companies that manufacture them. Additionally, antidepressants do not solve your problems, they make you feel better while keeping the problem wholly intact. Far better to deal with the problem properly than to ignore it.

Typically, we know our bodies better than anyone else does. Chances are, if you think you should be on medications, then it's worth calling up your healthcare provider and getting a referral to someone who could help in prescribing them. It's extremely important to never self-diagnose and leave it up to the professionals.

This is a tough question - the effects of antidepressants really vary widely based on the individual person, so it's difficult to predict side effects a certain person might experience, or if a certain antidepressant will work for you. Having tried a variety of antidepressants myself, I will say that it is probably important to be patient, as I did not stay on any of those medications long enough to see possible results (antidepressants typically take about 4-6 weeks to really start working, I believe. But it does vary). I stopped because of side effects that concerned me, but unfortunately it seems that most people go through at least some side effects, at least in the beginning. But it should always be up to you whether or not to continue the medication. I can tell you that side effects certainly can lessen, but if a side effect concerns you too much, and it's not something you can handle even if you've only just started the medication, you of course have every right to stop taking it. I can tell you I'm currently trying an antidepressant for the longest I ever have (which really has only been maybe 3 weeks, so not very long), and at least some of the side effects that I went through in the beginning have dissipated. But it really is up to you. It could be helpful to consult with a psychiatrist, though I would just be careful that you find a good one who doesn't automatically push medications on you. Talk therapy can be perhaps just as effective, and I've heard that the combination of talk therapy and medication can also be particularly helpful. But again, it depends on the individual. I don't know where you are in your path towards seeking treatment, but I commend you for thinking about this and taking steps to get better. Take care.

I know I am on them, and they seem to work decent for me. If you think it's best for you, then maybe! But you should see a doctor.