Advice needed please

[Sadless]

Hi please can I have some advice. My problem is not being able to stay awake all day and just feeling unwell all the time. I went to the Dr's before Christmas and had bloods done they all came back normal. I was prescribed anti depressants due to low mood but haven't started them (worried about side effects). My sleep isn't great and I am lucky if I get 6 hours at night but at weekends when I get more sleep it's no different. I got up at 7.30 this morning and by 9am I was falling back to sleep.
I don't know if I should go back to the Dr's or not.

Any advice

Thanks
Sal

Wouldn't it make sense to give the medication they've prescribed you a try first? Otherwise they'll probably just advise you to take it, then come back if it didn't help.

I think you should talk to your doctor about the different options for antidepressants and choose one that sounds best for you. Or get referred for CBT or other talking therapy.

I could but was told to make a follow up appointment for 2 weeks after starting only have a 2 week supply. Might have to see if I can get an appointment first before I start taking them. It's been awhile since I got them.

Thanks sal