I need to go back on antidepressants

[allaboardthestation]

I’ve been having some ups and downs over the past 18 months or so and have dabbled with the idea of going back on them. I think I’ve realised that I need to get back on them and this is more of a depressive episode than just a period of poor mental health due to life circumstances.

I’m shattered and I just feel like my resilience is so so low. I need that boost so I can take care of myself again. Anyone else been here?

Yes, I have. Antidepressants have been a life saver to me over the years.

Take them if you need to, there's no shame in it. The important thing is that you feel better. I hope you'll feel much better very soon

Yep, so glad I went back on them. As DramaAlpaca says, there’s no shame in taking an appropriate treatment for a condition.

Take them and don’t feel bad about it. if we need them we need them

Was on them 10 years ago. Came off.
Back on 5 years ago, came off after six months.
Just started again.
No shame in it, if they make me a better mum / wife / employee then so be it.