Hi starry. I'm also a few weeks into my first-ever antidepressant, and it's very strange. I also feel worse, in a way.

It might be that the drug is adding a layer of tiredness to my already exhausted state. I wanted to feel better, not so zonked-out that I'd have to struggle even harder to get through my working day.

Also, having admitted I need an antidepressant makes me feel vulnerable. I can't throw myself into pretending everything is fine.

I've heard a lot of places that this is to be expected, so I promised myself I wouldn't panic until 4 weeks has passed (for some people, 6).

Yeah so hang in there, if you can.