I have lots of questions about anti-depressants.
Religion: Christianity. If the word of God is sufficient, how does God feel about me seeking help from a T? What is His views on anti-depressants? I suspect He wants me to go on an anti-depressant. But, it seems weird to me. Some people try to say that one should trust God and not fear. One should have hope in God and not get depressed. I think there is a kernal of truth in this. But, I think that it is an oversimplification of trust vs. fear, hope vs. depression. But, I am still unclear on how to make my religion and belief in therapy into a reasonable world view.
If my moods can be changed with a drug, then am I nothing more than the sum of the functions of my brain? Does this leave room for a soul? Would anti-depressants interfere with my relationship with Jesus Christ? My relationship with HIm means a lot to me. I don't want to hurt my ability to be sensitive to His leading with a drug.
What are the long-term effects of taking an anti-depressant? I will probably try to talk to T about this. However, I tend to not even feel able to bring up the subject of anti-depressants. So, she has brought it up twice. She quite clearly wants me to do something more than just talk to her and keep having trouble sleeping.