advice please?

by dayoldhate
so i typically try to pretend that no one but me reads these things but im kinda at my wits end and would like a strangers opinion... if anyone has ever been on anti-depressants, can you tell me if they helped? or if they just fucked you up more? or if you became dependent.... anything really i thought about asking my mom but shes in germany right now.. and i dont want to freak her out. i just really need to find something that will help though because i cant afford to bomb another semester.... :(
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It depends on your situation. If your problem can be dealt with verbal therapy, or cognitive therapy, then I really recommend that. Also, try to use your creativity as an outlet. Paint, write, draw, sing, doesn't matter if you are good or not. I've been on antidepressants twice. The first time they weren't necessary, I just needed to sort out some family issues. The second time, I needed the little boost to get out of a really bad breakdown, but they kind of fucked me up because I wasn't ready to give up drinking, and the downers were horrible. You need to be extremely cautious and aware of the side effects. If you can try something else before, then I really suggest it. Antidepressants should really be your last resort.
Goodluck, and sorry for the long-ass comment.