Antidepressants reviews: what real users say
We read 30 first-hand mentions of Antidepressants from health and supplement communities. 22 of them say clearly how it went — and 9% of those say it helped.
Where it disappoints: mood (only 33% of 12 say better), anxiety (only 40% of 5 say better).
Most common complaints: manic episodes, emotional numbing, sedation, awful side, colitis. All side effects →
Positive experiences
“Got on medication 6mo ago thinking how tf did i cope without this”
“the only thing that makes me sane are antidepressants - reuptake inhibitors”
Negative and mixed experiences
“I also tried 8 antidepressants (SSRI, SNRI, MAOI, tricyclic) already. All of this had no effect!”
“i didn't have a good experience with anti-depressives (i got doped and still anxious)”
“I have not had any luck with various depression medications because the side effects are awful.”
“At first my mood improved but I was still physically exhausted, lethargic, and I struggled to concentrate and study.”
“I spent the next couple of years trying multiple medications, seeing therapists, and making other changes but nothing helped.”
“I have depression and meds aren’t helping anymore.”
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