If you've used antidepressants before, how do they work?
Like if you're feeling sad, and you take them do you suddenly feel happy and forget what you were sad about?
26-30, M
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freewil97 · 26-30, M
You don't really forget, your perception just shifts subtly. For instance, if you're upset because you hate your job, you don't feel as hopeless about it. Instead of being overwhelmed by how much you hate your job but feeling unable (due to mental exhaustion, anxiety, etc.) to do anything about it, you feel like you finally have the strength and clarity of mind to face the situation head on and actively do something about it.
Also, you might find that you are dwelling less on the negatives in life and not taking things as personally as you did before.
However, everyone reacts to them different. YMMV.
Also, you might find that you are dwelling less on the negatives in life and not taking things as personally as you did before.
However, everyone reacts to them different. YMMV.