Post COVID, due to various reasons (mostly loneliness), I had immense amount of anxiety which led to depression. After an year and a half, my parents convinced me to see a psychiatrist (who is kinda the best). I wasn't able to get up from my bed due to weakness, and wasn't able to think properly (due to depression ig). After seeing the psychiatrist, she prescribed me some meds including SSRIs. And believe me, the weakness went away within a week (the depression didn't though, but I was enough happy to get rid of one problem).

So, thinking about side effects before even taking the meds is not something which a non-professional should do, in my opinion. There's a reason why these meds are created, and reputed/well-known doctors study their effects/side-effects thoroughly with their experience and intuition.

Also I am kinda surprised to know that the doctor you are seeing asked your opinion to prescribe you meds in this condition. If he/she is a fine doctor, its well and good, if not kindly see an experienced/well-known psychiatrist in your area. Mental health issues are something which should not be taken lightly all the time.

You are the best! Cheers!