I know all the arguments for and against them.. and I also know of "alternative solutions" such as simply exercise and a good diet.. but really my life is a mess and I'm considering if they might be able to help me even a little bit..
I was already "diagnosed" with clinical depression like 14 years ago. Never took anything for it, but since then my dad died and now I spend all my time in bed doing nothing.
I want to change myself but I really have no energy to do it.. it'll be difficult to explain the difficulty I have to even wash dishes and cook dinner..
So yea I'm asking in a place that I know is against it for some insight I guess.
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[–] worthlesshope [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I have to take care of my mom now my dad passed away. I do have ambitions and responsibilities in life, I just can't seem to act on them. I can't clean the dishes or do the gardening, or anything.. I have lots of "ideas" I want to complete.
Because I actually want to do things that's why I was thinking of starting the anti-depressants.. I need to get things done but I just can't really seem to do it..
[–] MinorLeakage 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I can only say that I once felt the same, and have now come out the other side. Someone close to me ended up on pills, and has let their life pass them by. So I personally am very adverse.
I hope you can find strength, happiness, and peace, inside yourself. I am not religious, but I will certainly give you all the positive thoughts I have.
[–] PaulNeriAustralia ago
Good luck. I hope you value your mom because being a carer is a huge sacrifice .