Advice on antidepressants **TITLE EDITED BY MNHQ**

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I spoke to my counsellor today and finally admitted I weren't ok. Felt this way since my DS was born 22 months ago. Thought the depression would go. Now it's time to finally address it and speak to the GP. I'm scared/nervous/slightly embarrassed. I've turned down AP in the past because I didn't want to have a bad reaction or rely on them ect. But speaking to my counsellor made me realise they might really help.

So what are people's experiences with AP did they help with the depression? What made me finally admit I weren't ok was because I've begun having intrusive Thoughts around suicide. I want to live but can't help these thoughts. Any advise please????

Sorry but what is AP? It does sound like you need help though. Never be scared / embarrassed etc to say anything to your GP!

Sorry anti depressants

I've reported the post to get the title changed

Ah. Anti depressants are great. Speak to your GP. You won't have to take them forever but they should lift you out of the dark place you are currently in. Alongside it, can you work on making yourself happier - some fresh air, bit of exercise, time to yourself etc. Self care is very important as well. Good luck!

I took anti depressants for six months. They helped my general mood and allowed me to get beyond the "would it be easier to just not wake up tomorrow" feelings I was having. It wasn't instant, but with 6 phone counselling sessions, I was able to start back on the road to health.
Prior to having either, I never would have admitted a problem. When you're down, the best way is up. You can , and will do it.

OP, we've edited your thread title, as requested. Really sorry to hear that you're feeling like this.

We hope you don't mind, but when these threads are flagged up to us we usually add a link to our Mental Health resources. You can also go to the Samaritans website, or email them on [email protected]. Support from other Mumsnetters is great and we really hope you will be able to take some comfort from your fellow posters, but as other MNers will tell you, it's really a good idea to seek RL help and support as well.

We are going to move this thread to the Mental Health section shortly.

Ok thank you

Don’t be too upset if the first prescription isn’t quite right for you. Everyone’s body and chemistry is different, and will respond in different ways. Give it about 6-8 weeks before going back to your GP and asking to try something else. Bear in mind that you probably will get side effects, and it will depend how manageable they are. It’s okay to say that the side effects are too much and stop taking the medication, but do not go cold turkey. Always always always get advice from your GP before making any changes.

Thanks I'll try to keep going with it. Even telling my counsellor yesterday has made me feel better because no one knew I was feeling that way! She said I like to put on an act that im all ok but it was good that I managed to be honest with myself.