Should i stay on my meds, take different ones, or stop taking them?!

I was on antidepressants for OCD and depression about 5 years ago. I tried 2 different types. I took them for about 9-12 months before reducing my prescription to then stop taking them. As well as attempt to rebalance your brains chemical levels (pretty unnatural in itself); they act as a mild sedative to help calm the anxiety in order to help you better deal with the disorder or depression. That's the theory anyway. Though I now personally believe antidepressants are a short term fix which can merely only suppress the issues. It's also worth bearing in mind that they're only ever there to 'assist' in your recovery. They're never going to offer a cure.

Just like I did, anyone may feel inclined to give them a try because they want to get better. But from experience now, I recommend to anyone not to take them and ride it out without. After a while they made my brain/mind feel a bit numb, not clear in thought. I know of others who've taken antidepressants and experienced the same. I decided I'd rather feel edgy and clearer in thought, than numb as a result of the meds.

I personally think regular exercise and healthy eating are of greater benefit.

I had this problem with my meds. So I stop taking them at my own risk because I can't stand the side effects. When I don't take my mess I'm just a little more outgoing and hyper but I can usually make it through the important parts of the day. You should either try some different meds or continue taking those meds because what you have is severe. Try to force yourself to interact with others.