Are antidepressants really as good as they say they are?

Hi everyone... I was just wondering if antidepressants really work as they should. I've been thinking about taking them, and I was just wondering if they have any side effects or anything I should worry about, or if they don't actually work in the way they should. Thank you to anyone who answers.

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They help but aren't a cure-all. You have to make lifestyle changes and some also seek counselling. As far as I know most antidepressants have side effects when you first start them, but how serious those affect you varies depending on the individual.