Started antidepressants last week and feeling guilty

Jun 21·1 min read

I know this is dumb but I feel like I'm taking the easy way out or something. My wife is supportive but part of me feels like I should just be able to handle this myself without meds. Logically I know that doesn't make sense but the guilt is there. Did anyone else feel weird about starting medication?

4 comments178 views

Comments(4)

CChris M.RegularJun 22

That's not dumb at all man. I was in that headspace for a while before I got on something myself. But here's the thing - taking care of your mental health isn't the easy way out, it's actually the hard choice because you're admitting you need help. That takes guts.

EEric M.RegularJun 22

Nah man, this isn't dumb at all. I spent years thinking I should just be able to handle it on my own. Getting help was one of the best decisions I made as a dad because now I'm actually present with my kids instead of just going through the motions.

JJosh M.RegularJun 21

Give it a few weeks before you judge yourself too hard. Sometimes there's a guilt phase before you realize how much better you actually feel. You're doing the right thing.

AAdam R.RegularJun 22

The fact that your wife is supportive is huge. That's like 90% of the battle right there. And honestly? Meds aren't a shortcut, they're a tool. You wouldn't feel guilty about glasses helping you see better, right? Same concept.