Antidepressants to help cope with partner?

[thenallofasudden]

Obviously I know that the right thing to do is not be with someone who makes you so depressed but my circumstances are such that I literally have nowhere else to go. It's not physical abuse but emotional.
Has anyone found that taking anti d's has given them a boost to grasp at any form of self esteem while living with a narcissist?
Did it work to help get through the days where you just can't bare it any longer?

Although they're not the solution to your problem in its entirety, they may give you some balance and perspective and in turn help you to decide what you are going to do for the long-term. Also, antidepressants take a while to take effect and you may feel worse before you eventually feel better. Hopefully,(if you decide to take them) It will empower you to make a positive move towards being happier and finding a solution to your current situation. I wish you well x

Echo what Baby says. Also can you ask your GP for counselling. Wish you well

OP - if I were you - i’d also ask your GP for a referral to a therapist.
Antidepressants alone are unlikely to get you the self esteem you mention. They are more likely (at best) to numb the feelings.
Therapy might help you deal with and protect against the actual emotional abuse.

Also - are you mostly depressed, or do you also get anxiety and panic after incidents with your partner?
If you do - I find that anti-anxiety meds are much more effective at helping in a targeted way.
But only if it’s a short term issue.

Sorry

You can also seek support from Women’s Aid, even if you don’t plan to leave. They have outreach workers, who you can talk to.

My opinion is that it's better to gradually go out of this relationship. If it is so bad that makes you feel depressed then it's better to take the courage and leave.

Yes-for me they have given me the rationality I need to view the situation and respond without worrying (being gaslighted) that I’m in the wrong. They’ll mask it yes, but they’ll also stop you addressing the issue. Take some time apart, try to come off them and then re-evaluate. Good luck to you x

To add, i started anti depressants for my own reasons just before I found out my partner cheated (ONS) and I’ve since used these to ‘treat’ the issue which this will never do. If you’re having issues that you suspect are to do with your relationship and not you, as above, try to leave and stop the meds. As far as I’m aware there is no cure for living with an arsehole and you’ll only undermine yourself further by feeling you can medicate the issue away.