It's not stupid to wonder if meds are right for you. Even if they help the problem they're meant to treat, they may cause side effects that give you other problems. Only you can decide which is better to live with. It's sad that we often have to choose between the mental illness symptoms (which usually don't completely go away) and the side effects, but that's the way it is with medication.

You may feel more comfortable trying an alternative treatment first. Maybe an herbal remedy, or even acupuncture. Some people claim to be helped by them.