Antidepressants

SSRIs... do they work?

I have taken them before but I remember becoming apathetic and robot-like. It terrified me and i stopped taking them almost immediately - which resulted in the dreaded brain zaps.

Recently I stopped self medicating with beer and weed and now I feel naked like I’m facing this beast in the face with no weapons to fight.

personally people I know on SSRIs turn into zombies in a way, but what do I know

Honestly bro you need to just go to an Orthodox Christian Church and sit in on some sermons, that always helps me out when Im feeling down. Theres just something beautiful about it

Also wait till the withdrawal period from the weed and alcohol wears off, like when you stop craving it. youll feel a lot better. also supplement D3 if you dont get a lot of sun

Lol get a life loser and a gf roflmaobraaaping @ u queef

Stop giving in to (((drugs))) (vice or otherwise) and lift more.

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Ssris are not worth it IMO. Take some vitamin D, drink plenty of water, exercise and eat well.

Yes, they work. But, they take up to a month to take effect. However, withdrawals are the worst thing in history and you'll need to ween off them slowly if you want to get off them. But, they made my life significantly netter and paired with exercise they'll work dramatically well.

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my main concern is

Do anti depressants permanently change brain chemistry even after you come off them? I’m afraid of losing my former self in the void.

I'm already apathetic and robot-like, I don't even feel like a person. Will ssris do anything for me?

you aren't depressed, you have anxiety. take it from a former pozzed zombie...do not take SSRIs. go to the doctor and get beta blockers instead. take a dose, force yourself out somewhere for an hour each day WHILE ON THE MEDICATION, and you will get better

beta blockers are the pill form of CBT. you can do it.