Hey, do antidepressants actually help? I know that sounds like a stupid question. But I've never really been keen on trying medication for mental issues because I'm the only one among my siblings who hasn't tried it yet, and I've heard there are a lot of side effects. But I have a university deadline for a big project in a few weeks, and I can barely do anything except lie in bed during one of the worst depressive episodes I've had. It's lasted two weeks so far without a sign of stopping, and I don't know what to do because I don't want to apply for an extension again. Thanks for reading <3