You probably have questions.
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No, you do not HAVE to take medications.
It is your body and you need to make decisions about
your body and health with all the information from qualified sources.
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Yes, side effects are real and happen to some people.
I wish there was a crystal ball to figure out if you would
experience side effects and which ones, but we do not know.
Ask the doctor about these questions and voice your concerns.
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No, antidepressants will NOT make you suicidal.
Antidepressants improve energy levels which can lead to
acting on already present suicidal thoughts.
If you have ever experienced suicidal thoughts (like 99% of humanity),
let your doctor know so they can monitor it appropriately
(No, it is not an automatic ticket to the mental hospital).