16 Things No One Tells You About Taking Antidepressants
BuzzFeed - Latest 2016-02-02
Summary:
“Asking for help when you feel like you can’t go on is one of the strongest things you can do.”
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Antidepressants work differently for different people.
"I wish people knew that antidepressants aren't one size fits all. There are different types that work differently for every person. You go through up and downs, deal with side effects, all in the hopes that you will find anything that helps."
Haejin Park for BuzzFeed / Via buzzfeed.com
And it requires a lot of trial and error to find the right fit sometimes.
"I've been on and off antidepressants for 16 years and have tried at least 12 different medications. Sometimes the side effects cause more problems and sometimes the medication doesn't help at all. It's all trial and error until you find one that works that your insurance covers."
—Stephanie VanderWaal, Facebook
It's just like taking medication for any physical illness.
"A professor told me once, 'I take medication for arthritis. If I didn't, I wouldn't be able to live my life the way I need to. There is no difference in taking antidepressants for depression.'"
—Rima Neogi, Facebook