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Hi everyone,
I’ve been struggling with depression for quite some time, and my doctor has suggested that antidepressants might be something to consider.
The thing I’m wrestling with isn’t just the medication itself, it’s how it fits with my faith. Part of me worries that if I start taking antidepressants, I’ll somehow lose my closeness with Christ or that they’ll change who I am spiritually. I don’t really know where that fear comes from, but it’s something I can’t seem to shake.
I still pray, read my Bible, and want to trust God, but I’m also exhausted from feeling this way. I’m trying to understand whether taking antidepressants is compatible with trusting God, or if it’s something I should avoid.
For those of you who are Christians and have taken antidepressants, what was your experience? Did it affect your relationship with God in any way? Did you struggle with similar fears before starting them?
I’m genuinely looking for biblical wisdom and personal experiences rather than judgment.
Thank you, and God bless.

I graduated as a newly qualified adult nurse 9 months ago thinking that, like many of us, I’d finally be able to start my nursing career. Instead, it’s been one of the hardest periods of my life.
I’ve had several interviews where I was told I lacked experience… despite applying as a newly qualified nurse. While trying to find a Band 5 role, I continued working bank shifts as a healthcare support worker across different hospitals just to keep going.
In April, I finally had an interview that I passed. I was told about a gynae opportunity and, based on my understanding of the conversations I had, I relocated from Manchester to Derby believing I’d be starting work soon.
I completed all of my compliance in April and then… I waited.
Every time I checked in, I was told they were still waiting for availability or “slots” in Derby. Weeks turned into months.
Then last week I was told the role wasn’t actually a permanent position but an overflow/bank-type role, and that there weren’t many shifts available within the department I’d interviewed for. I was also asked why I’d relocated to Derby, even though relocating had been discussed with me during the recruitment process.
I’ve now been unemployed since April, stranded in a city where I moved expecting to begin my nursing career.
This whole experience has taken a huge toll on my mental health. Alongside trying to build my career, I’ve been battling depression, going through therapy assessments, and I’ve recently been prescribed sertraline.
I honestly don’t understand why it’s so difficult for newly qualified nurses to get their first opportunity. We graduate wanting to care for patients, yet so many of us struggle just to get our foot in the door.
I’m not posting this for sympathy. I just needed somewhere to vent because this year has been incredibly difficult, and I’m exhausted.

Hi, I’m 23F and I’d love to connect with other Christians and build genuine, platonic friendships. I’ve found it a bit hard to meet people, so I’m hoping to find a supportive community here.

I’m open to chatting, sharing experiences, and just having good conversations 🙂

Hi! I’m 23F and recently moved from Manchester to Derby about three weeks ago. I’m looking to make strictly platonic friends aged 23–30.

I’m quite introverted and not really into meeting up straight away, so I’d prefer to start with chatting and getting to know people first. Just looking for genuine, low-pressure connections 🙂

Cheers