u/JimbersMcTimbers

Half-assed salad consisting of spinach, feta, sundried tomato, canned tuna, and dill dip

Recently I was diagnosed with depression and prescribed and antidepressant. Despite my trepidation I decided to keep an open mind and proceed with the treatment along with the counseling i have ben doing for a while.

I wasn't sure if I would tell anyone but I opened up to some friends I play in a band with, and they were very supportive and non-judgemental. It was a huge relief.

Family is far less likely to be supportive but maybe they don't need to know. But its nice to have some people who have my back

Food: bacon cheddar kale soup and a grilled cheese sammich

Today at 38 years old i take my first dose of sirtraline. Been doing therapy as much as I can afford for the past few years and most recently the therapist and my GP recommended medication for depression.

I feel apprehensive about it but trying to keep an open mind that its the help I need. Social stigma and fear around side effects have me worried. I know that its helped other people i know. Still it makes me feel "defective" in a way.

I guess we'll see what happens.