Looking for experiences with anti-depressants

I’ve been on antidepressants since I was 14, I honestly can’t remember what it’s like to not be on them. I’ve been taking the same ones since I was 17. It’s hard to tell if it’s actually helping or if I’m just used to having them

Alprazolam has been a godsend for me.. I use it on an as needed basis, and I have a doctor that understands. I take .5 mg as needed and most of the time I break that in half and take .25 mg when I feel like a panic attack is coming on. When I have major panic attacks I end up laying on the floor on my back with my knees up and complete body trembling. It's absolutely horrific. Alprazolam helps me get back to normal quicker. It is a benzodiazepine so people say you can become addicted. I don't care, because it's the only thing that's ever worked for me.

I'm currently on Zoloft at 200mg which is the max. For me it has not helped. The most it has done was sorta even out my mood. Aka less mood swings. But I'm going to start the process of weaning off and switching to Lexapro

Meds are really worthwhile. Antidepressants don’t work for me because I have bipolar so my experiences have been bad with them, but bipolar meds saved my life. You might have a few bad reactions but stick with it. It’s also very probable that you will find the right one on the first try! A lot of people do.

I have been taking Prozac for years and this is the first year where I don’t feel debilitated! I take 30mg and find it’s what works best for me. It has calmed my nerves a lot and I also have my medical card to help with it as well

I’m currently on Viibryd which has GREATLY improved my mental stability. Anxiety’s a whole different beast that I’m trying to get under control, but at least for antidepressants I feel comfortable. Is it a miracle drug? No. But is it a lot better than taking nothing??? I cannot say YES more enthusiastically. Antidepressants are very personalized though and each one has different effects on each person. I would recommend meeting with a psychiatrist to see exactly what kind of med would help the most, and also take GeneSight testing to see which meds work well metabolically with your body!