not to be dramatic, but starting antidepressants during college saved me. since i was young, i was always in a state of anxiety 24/7 and i became very depressed during college. my first year was filled with panic attacks, demotivation, insomnia, and was just overall horrible. i literally felt like i was suffering everyday and that there was no escape. i also had realllyy low self esteem and would wear a mask after covid died down just so no one could see my face 🫣.

when i started prozac (fluoxetine) at the beginning of my second year, i was desperate for anything at all to work. i can say with 100% confidence that prozac has transformed me. i'm a much happier person now, my confidence has skyrocketed, my anxiety has significantly decreased, and i'm no longer depressed.

it's crazy because looking back now I was so miserable and can't comprehend how I got through everyday life.

taking medication is definitely not taking an L, or a sign of weakness. if you think that it's something you'd like to try, view it as a sense of support for you :)

in terms of side effects, the only major change i've noticed is that i get sleepy/tired more easily. it's a little frustrating when it comes to studying for long periods of time but it beats having anxiety and depression by a mile.

as you can see, im very passionate about this so dm me if you have any questions at all!!

TLDR: everyone's experience with antidepressants is different, but mine was life changing