Hi Rainbow.

I am on meds and have been for the last ten years. Some have worked and some have not. I think a lot of the time people share their stories of what hasn't worked more than what has because they want support. It doesn't require the same type of support when things work. Just like there tends to be more posts in the psychotherapy forum when people are asking for support or ideas than when things are going well. So just know that for everyone that has had a bad reaction to a drug, there are many others who have found them helpful. But know that the final decision is up to you.

If you decide to try meds, find a pdoc you trust. Then know that just because you go and meet with the pdoc doesn't mean that you have to take meds. You can go and find out his/her suggestions and talk about the benefits/costs to taking them and then go home and decide later. you don't have to decide when you go into the appointment.

Also know that if you do try a med, and find that you don't like it for whatever reason, you don't have to continue taking it (though always consult with your Pdoc when you are changing/discontinuing a medication for their advice on how to do it safely).

If you start a med, your Pdoc should start you slowly on it. Remember that depending on what you are taking (especially Anti-depressants) can take time before you notice effects from them.

Take your time. You have time to think about it.