GrandThingsNever taken SSRIs myself but I have friends that they're really helped, and other and friends that they didn't work for at all.
One thing I've heard is that the dosing is more important than the drug. They're there to help you find balance and consistency and I know some people get really frustrated when trying to dial in the right dose that works for them. Too little has no effect and too much makes people feel like a zombie. Everyone is different and you gotta stick with it and work with your psychiatrist to figure out what works best for you.
The common theme I've seen online is that they really fuck with your libido but nobody I've known IRL has actually said that it was true for them.
Good luck! Hope they help you!
Yeah they have been so far. Unfortunately yeah a common report with people is some varying sexual side effects.
I had an appointment yesterday, been on Lexapro 10mg about 2.5 months. Been working pretty well. We discussed various side effects but in the end I decided its worth it to continue.
Added Wellbutrin to try and mitigate some side effects but just starting that so not sure how it'll go.
Basically still have some anxiety and depression issues but its way more balanced. Got back on healh insuramce and decided to get some help. Trying to live a few more years. Not sure that was gonna happen if I didn't do something now.
Not stoked to be taking med, not really the stigma but just having to remember. Also now when I travel I'm going to have to keep this shit with me and not lose it. Just an extra pain in the ass.
That said not being dead is cool so I'm trying to keep it that way.