Venting finally trying to get treatment (do meds even help?)

[chudeatte]

sorry if this is a rant. ive decided to finally see someone about my problems. its not necessarily for wanting to die but for my increasing depression and my unpredictable behaviour and strange beliefs. im just worried I will do something ill never be able to take back since my mindset has been on a rapid decline for the past month, getting significantly worse these past few days.

I know medication is what I want because I dont like talking to people and I know my problems can't be fixed by therapy. they'll probably give me antidepressants or antipsychotics or even both if thats possible idk much.

my worry is that even this won't fix me, that somehow it will make it worse. or it will make me some kind of shell of a human, making my feelings of being 'other' a hundred times worse. has anyone had experience with these types of meds and how did they make you feel about the everlasting thought of catching the bus? I might bail on help if it could make me worse, but idk it doesn't hurt to try.

 

[ALonelyFreak]

I think both antidepressants and antipsychotics are possible if you don't have any other health problems.
Don't worry if your problems are "just" depression and some form of psychosis then meds will help you a lot. I used to take some antidepressants and it helped for a while. Fixed my mood but it didn't fix my autism

 

[chudeatte]

I think both antidepressants and antipsychotics are possible if you don't have any other health problems.
Don't worry if your problems are "just" depression and some form of psychosis then meds will help you a lot. I used to take some antidepressants and it helped for a while. Fixed my mood but it didn't fix my autism

the best case scenario is that I do just have those things sometimes I feel like I have everything wrong with me lol. im glad to hear meds helped your mood even if only for a while, hopefully ill be able to see some positive changes too if I get them

 

[Hollowman]

"Doesn't hurt to try"? They have a huge list of side effects. Some are permanent and life ruining. They gave me PSSD. I'm an empty shell. But maybe you'll be one of the lucky ones who benefits. Good luck.

 

[SchizoGymnast]

Unfortunately, with medication it's trial and error, and even if they don't work, you still get the side effects. I would still say medication is worth trying but have a thorough talk with you psych not only about the possible side effects of each drug, but the drug's mechanism of action. That can give you some insight into how the drug will affect you.

A word about side effects: As someone who has experienced damaging side effects from medication, I don't want to minimize them. But I want to remind you that most of the more serious side effects are relatively rare, and they can be managed. It's not a given that you'll be saddled with these horrible ailments and there's nothing you can do about it. Something else to keep in mind is that, if the medication works in improving your mood and motivation, you will be much better able to handle any adverse effects.

Lastly, keep in mind that even if the meds work and your side effects are minimal, you will likely have to do additional work on yourself to get the most benefit. It doesn't have to be talk therapy, but it could be, say, a light exercise regimen or prioritizing sleep.

 

[chudeatte]

Unfortunately, with medication it's trial and error, and even if they don't work, you still get the side effects. I would still say medication is worth trying but have a thorough talk with you psych not only about the possible side effects of each drug, but the drug's mechanism of action. That can give you some insight into how the drug will affect you.

A word about side effects: As someone who has experienced damaging side effects from medication, I don't want to minimize them. But I want to remind you that most of the more serious side effects are relatively rare, and they can be managed. It's not a given that you'll be saddled with these horrible ailments and there's nothing you can do about it. Something else to keep in mind is that, if the medication works in improving your mood and motivation, you will be much better able to handle any adverse effects.

Lastly, keep in mind that even if the meds work and your side effects are minimal, you will likely have to do additional work on yourself to get the most benefit. It doesn't have to be talk therapy, but it could be, say, a light exercise regimen or prioritizing sleep.

i know the side effects will be difficult but as you said they can be managed so im less concerned, but ofc ill ask my doctor abt everything I need to know. until now I have always worked on myself and worked my issues out on my own, but now its so bad I can't do that. if the meds help at all, I can go back to working on myself like I used to and hopefully ill be able to feel better. thank you for all the advice im super grateful