I've been on meds for years & they work for me. They haven't changed my personality, just make it possible for me to live depression free & manage my anxiety and do the therapy necessary to recover from PTSD. I do have some mild side effects that are slightly annoying, but it's way better than being depressed all the time.

I do other stuff too to help with my mood, Vitamin D, Omega 3, eating a proper diet, and meditation, and therapy. But honestly I couldn't function without meds.

I did have some nasty side effects when I first went on them, but they mostly went away after a couple of weeks.

Research different meds, and remember that everyone reacts to meds differently. And definitely discuss your concerns with a psychiatrist.

--splitimage