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Reflecting On The Past 18 Months On Antidepressants
The highs, the lows, and the sweet, sweet middle
Let’s talk about drugs, baby, and not the illicit, scandalous kind. Well, there seems to be a taboo to antidepressants, perhaps even more so to the various party drugs people discuss freely. I’ve spent a year and a half on antidepressants, and it’s been a rollercoaster of emotions, symptoms and opinions. As much as the world wants me to keep my mouth shut about it, I’ll keep talking about my experiences on antidepressants, and Lexapro in particular, because I don’t want anyone to feel alone in it. It’s said that about one in ten individuals are currently taking antidepressants, and I’d like to know where those people are! To hopefully provide the same space to another, here are my reflections on eighteen months on antidepressants.
A quick note before we begin: I am not a doctor. I did not go to medical school. I have a Bachelor of Social Sciences, so not even close. This is not medical advice or a scientific study, just my own experiences on antidepressants. Please, speak to a professional about medication or psychiatric help, because you deserve to be your best self.
Before
It feels crazy to believe that almost two years ago, I was battling with the thought of starting antidepressants. I had a…
