It took me years to adjust to taking medication. I just have a natural bent that didn't want to go that way. Even though I knew that my condition was caused by chemical imbalances, I just couldn't buy that it wasn't a situation I could handle on my own, if I was just strong enough to do it. Can you talk to a T about your feelings on this-- or even a family doctor?

The other thing I wanted to say was my family was really "against' psychiatric drugs, and that really made it even harder. It did take me a long time to realize that these medications were no different than taking insulin for diabets or taking antibiotics if I had an infection. We don't feel so guilty when we get strep throat and need to treat it. There continues to be prejudice against ADs because they're thought of as not treating medical conditions-- and we have to keep reminding ourselves that most depression and anxiety has a medical root. You didn't make your brain anxious-- your body's chemistry did that.

Bear in mind how strong you are for seeking treatment for you condition. You are strong and through this treatment you can find wellness.

best to you,
kittykins9