If I could go back in time, and there was any way at all to prevent it, I would never have taken meds. They have really messed me up in the 20 some years I've gone down the medication rabbit hole. Everyone is different, and I have no doubt someone on here is going to say meds saved their life. That's all good, but it's not my experience. They didn't save a life worth living, only caused more problems. Again, this is my experience. No need for anyone to put it down because they had a different one.

I guess I'm just saying to be glad this pdoc is hesitant. If you are not at risk of offing yourself, you can get out of bed and take basic care of yourself...do whatever you can to get help outside of medication. Therapy, nutrition, exercise, social supports. Meds are a last resort. Not using them doesn't mean your situation is not serious.