I think my antidepressants are starting to work

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I started antidepressants 2.5 months ago, but in the last 2-3 weeks I think they have finally started to work. I wake up and just get showered and get ready, there's no more dreading it. I used to sit there and try and will up the courage to brush my teeth, it felt like the most dull and annoying task ever. I would write days off before they had really begun. I tried to plan nice things for myself like nice outings but I would just have a constant sense of dread.

I feel like I'm feeling so much better lately. Life just feels easier and I no longer feel like I need to distract/numb myself all the time with social media and junk food.

I don't even know why I'm posting but I just wanted to share

Good news! :)

I feel so much better on them too. I also feel more confident and sociable although I'm not sure if there is a connection! Do you also have vivid dreams since you started? I noticed this last time I was on on AD's. Vivid but good!

That's such good news. I remember the day I realised mine were working so clearly. I caught myself singing along to the radio, and realised it was something I hadn't done in months but always loved to do. I hope you continue to feel well. Those little pills have undoubtedly saved my life on more than one occasion.

That's really good news but also really important that you share so that you can help others. They do take time to work. It's important that people know that with the right ones on the right dose and given the right amount of time to work, they can be really helpful.