Yeah of course @Lilly6 with regards to medication, for me, it was and is an ongoing process. I trialled a few different AD's in the beginning which went on for about 6 months before settling on what I'm taking now. It's not without side affects, though the worst of it is in the initial stages of starting it. The question there is really weighing up if the benefits of medication outweigh those adverse reactions. There's a lot of different options available and you could ask your GP to refer you on to a psychiatrist to talk about your options, would be much more helpful than going through it with your regular GP. And it's also important to remember that if you do choose to go on medication, it doesn't have to be forever. A lot of people will only stay on them for the 6-12 month period. I do think it's inportant to do something here though, even if it's just talking through it with your GP/psychologist/psychiatrist because if it's left untreated, like any illness, it has the potential to get worse. Also important to note that like medication, GP's/psych's are not a one size fits all. If you're unhappy with your GP or psych you can and should see someone else. Perhaps a google search would be worthwhile to see if there is a GP available who is more focused on treating mental health.
