u/imbatmannnnn_o

i’ve been reading a bunch of people’s stories on how things affected their relationships after one partner starts taking antidepressants. I’ve seen some people say it’s helped them since they aren’t struggling as much and can be a better partner but then i’ve also seen others say they feel numb and couldn’t care less about their partner.

i know antidepressants will change you and the dynamic of your relationship but with my relationship i dont think my mental health has a big part in our dynamic. i normally struggle with very high emotions if upset which tend to make me feel like i’m grieving and it’s the end of the world, which has lead to some very difficult moments in my relationship (which im hoping this medication will help with) but luckily my partner has always been patient and understanding so i’m hoping this will help if i do feel the numb part.

i’m just worried that i will start feeling numb and disconnected. i started these antidepressants because of my anxiety and depression as well as to help calm down the high emotions. My doctor put me on sertaline since apparently it’s quite good for autistic people as well with sensory issues. I say this because i can be distant due to needing my own time with my autistic brain so maybe the medication could help with processing things with that. i want to be a better partner and had high hopes with taking sertaline that this would be good but now i’m just worried i’ll be a zombie.

i’ve also seen a lot of people bring up how since they have a low sex drive and it has ruined their love life with their partners but i’m not worried about this since me and my partner are pretty much asexual anyways.

i know about some of the side effects with this and how for a few weeks beginning it’ll be tough which i’m ready for of course but i’m just curious how it’s been for everyone. i’m only on day 2 so nothing happened much right now.

i’ve been seeing people say they’ve fallen out of love with partners and their passions (hobbies) which kind worried me but i don’t think that will happen and if so me and my partner have a strong relationship anyways.

I’m really hoping for the medication to work as i’ve struggled with anxiety and depression for such a long time and realising i need something to help with it or ill ruin my life and blaming it on depression.

I have heard some really good stories about people who are on sertaline so i’m hopeful