I agree with sam, it can tKe between 4-6 weeks for anti-depressants to begin to kick in. In my case it took longer because I am so sensitive to side effects that we had to up my dosage gradually so it took a very long time for me to start feeling stable. So please do not lose hope.

Your experience really resonates with me. Before my meds kicked in I could barely function. I could not even read or watch a tv show. I tried everything I could just to get my brain to shut off.

Please give it some time, medication can do wonders. I know the idea of waiting a month or more can be agonizing but cut yourself some slack. You feel the way you feel right now and that is ok if the meds and therapy work great! If not move on to the next thing. The important thing is to not give up hope. Even if you feel like nothing matters, even if just waking up in the morning is a herculean task. It can get better, and better does not always mean kittens and rainbows, sometimesnit is the realization that not everything sucks.

Hugs