I took them for a few years and there were pros and cons. I've transitioned off of meds and onto pure talk therapy + exercise. Talk to a medical professional.

I took them for a few years and there were pros and cons. I've transitioned off of meds and onto pure talk therapy + exercise. Talk to a medical professional. I can't speak to what's going on in your life, but there is help and there is hope. Pros (for me, your mileage may vary): - They helped me to not feel as intensely depressed - They allowed me to see my problems / life in a more logical way which was helpful during therapy. Cons - I had a few issues with "brain zaps" (http://mentalhealthdaily.com/2014/11/29/brain-zaps-causes-treatments-for-electrical-shock-sensations/ http://mentalhealthdaily.com/2014/11/29/brain-zaps-causes-tr...) mostly from missing a dose. Those sucked. - It took me a few months to ween off of them, which I didn't expect. If you do decide to go down the meds route I'd also HIGHLY recommend talk therapy and adding exercise to your routine, both of which did wonders for me as I was transitioning off of the meds. Good luck