I started obsessing about the long-term effects of being on an anti-depressant. I read some negative things on the internet. I'm afraid the medication will have some sort of effect on me later on even though I have no adverse side effects right now. Can anyone help? Am I truly just finding something to obsess about?

Thanks!

I have been taking lexapro and it seems to help. I do have reacquiring episodes, but they seem not to be as bad with the meds. The therapist is uping the dosage to see if that works I hope so for I to still fear medication, but will try anything to just feel normal

I too have obsessive-compulsive disorder. Yes, I think you are obsessing about the medicine. Give it a try. I have tried different medications for depression and ocd. I think that I am now doing better. I am very thankful for the medication. I remember where I used to be. God has brought me a long way. And I think medicine may be one of the things that He uses to help us.