Hi all!

I wanted to post this because my heart hurts for someone I know, who’s been on SSRI’s for almost 2 decades.

This person is still not alright. I feel this person is broken and and have given up on life. I feel they’re not making sense at times. Please don’t banter me for saying this. I only describe the situation objectively as an outsider and I wish I could somehow help them. I do recognise I’m not a psychiatrist nor have I studied neurology. This person is very dear to me but this is how things are and they’re looking very grim. 

I do understand depression. Major depressive episodes are something that I used to have along with consistent depression, however mine is comorbid to adhd/autism and another learning disability. Stimulant class meds have been a huge help for me. The problem is I’m not sure if my depression is the same as the depression of this other person. 

That person feels like they’ve given up on life all together. Has no self worth. They’re in their 40’s and have been on SSRI’s for the past 20 years and I can tell you they’re not normal.

My question is: anyone here is going through the same? What do you do? What can be done? Are your meds helping?

Thank you!