What are your experiences with medication?

[Tiger07]

Hi,

Im a first time user and hope this can be of assistance to me.

I have been battling depression for a very long time, however I recently come close to self harm. I have been avoiding medication as I dont want to become reliant on it, however I have just bitten the bullet and asked my physiologist to recommend someting for me. I was just wondering if people have had good or bad experiences with their medication?

I am very nervous about commencing this type of treatment.

Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[BOC64]

Hi everyone

If I had not started on medication I am not sure where I would be. After trying to cope with PTSD, depression and anxiety from a young child until my 40's when I had a very bad reaction to a family situation I finally found something that made me feel more in control of my thoughts and behaviours.

I ask myself on a regular basis do the benefits out way the side effects and for me the answer is yes.

JC