I honestly feel that too many doctors and too many patients are too willing to turn to the drugs. Some things to consider are that
A)that the brain function/chemisty isn't fully understood and that using these drugs might cause further problems we can't forsee
B) That this is a guess and check method with the meds, I just don't trust the doctors to not mess me up since they can't really understand the consequences of these medications, especially long-term.
C) That exercise and diet are a big factor for many people in depression, and since that is already a healthy way to live, why not try that safer route?
Anom, I was on zoloft for a bit as well and had the same prob w/ grogginess. I took it long enough for that to go away (1mo I think) but didn't stay on it for much longer. I've recently been talked into a low dosage of lexapro to help me with fatigue, but have quit recently because it wasn't helping and quite frankly, these medications scare me. I actually felt crazier on them, even to a point that I thought I was goin to have to commit myself. A very good friend talked me out of it, and out of the meds. We made a pact, I stay off my crutch, he stays off his.
That being said, you have to make the decision that is best for you. Even if you want to give the meds a good trial, do the exercise, diet (not the "lose weight type of diet" although weight is a contributing factor to depression), and see a counselor. I think stopping the counselor was my biggest mistake, especially since mine didn't want me on the meds. If I were you I would try to work myself off of the drugs, I think they should only be short-term usage.
