Hey everyone.

The approach I've always taken with regards to medication is that it's something to help for the time being but isn't meant to be a permanent dependency, just kind of a crutch to lean on until we learn the skills to manage our OCD and/or depression without it I have OCD, depression, and GAD. I've taken Lexapro to treat OCD and depression but personally it didn't have much of an effect on me. I didn't notice any negative effects but no positive ones either

Do whatever is the best decision for you. I do not take any medications. SSRI's increase serotonin, while depleting dopamine. If you're trying to go a more alternative route (without medication) you would probably really benefit from seeing a functional medicine provider, naturpathic doctor or a holistic health coach and seeing what you're deficient in that's causing mental illness. Almost everyone that experiences stress on a daily basis has high levels of cortisol regularly which heavily depletes your vitamin C, your magnesium, and your B vitamins. I take a B complex, MegaMag(but switching to Magtien soon), and 5000MG vitamin C daily. It has helped SO much. Also if you've had any procedures like gallbladder removal or appendix, etc. You def need to see what hormones have been thrown off as a result and if there's you need to take in place of those organs. (For example those without gallbladder should take digestive enzymes to help digest food since they no longer have the gallbladder to secrete bile) ALL of these things play a key role in keeping your chemicals balanced

I’ve been doing alright without meds. I just don’t take them because I don’t want to be dependent on it.