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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I started an SSRI at 15. I have an extensive family history of crippling depression, and several family members have attempted suicide. One succeeded. We did therapy for a few months first, but there was literally nothing wrong in my life. I was successful in school, was physically active, ate well, had hobbies, friends, a super nice boyfriend, got along great with my parents. And most of the time I wanted to not be alive.

Six weeks on an SSRI and I was fine. FINE. I’ve tried weaning off over the years under a doctor’s supervision (I’m 45), and the depression comes roaring back.

Yes, I’ve had some mild sexual dysfunction, and my doctor worked with me to experiment with different medications to address it. I’ve also struggled some with my weight. I greatly prefer those side effects to spending most of my waking hours wanting to die.

I’ve read all the critical articles about SSRIs, how people don’t actually need them, how exercise has a similar success rate, etc, etc. My anecdote is not data, but all I can say is they work for me, and have for 30 years, and I would not be a successful, functioning person without them. I likely would not be alive without them. [/quote]

So glad they work for you![/quote]

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