Hello,
I've been suffering from depression from the past one and a half to two years but it has hugely elevated since the last 6 months. I'm in Grade 12 right now and my finals are next month. Due to my depression, I have barely been able to concentrate from the past one year. I have been an outstanding student in the past but my grades have dwindled from the past two years, mainly due to depression. I visited the doctor a couple of days ago. I know I should have gone there earlier but my parents did not see it as necessary. Only after my recent suicide attempt did they take me to a psychiatrist. Now, the psychiatrist has prescribed me with two antidepressants, Remeron (Mirtazapine) and Cymbalta (Duloxetine). I want some advice on a few things. I have three options in front of me and I'd like to know your opinions on which is the best way to go.
A) Should I study while on these meds and take the exams? Would the side-effects hinder me a lot?
B) Should I drop one year and take the exams next year so that I can take my meds and I'm in a better condition to study?
C) Or, should I take the meds after my exams, and give them next month and risk failing them?

Any advice is appreciated