ocean10
coba_chok
My 5 cents on SSRIs.
SSRIs are often one of the first options doctors turn to, since they’re among the most widely approved and studied medications that directly affect brain chemistry. Unless you’re dealing with severe depression, I wouldn’t recommend taking them purely for flicker sensitivity or eye strain.
I went through severe depression myself, partly triggered by realising how much this LED strain issue was impacting my life. I felt completely stuck. At the time, I had severe burnout (late stages), doing meaningless work, dealing with a breakup after a long relationship, and facing a few other things that pushed me over the edge. Therapy alone wasn’t enough. Medication helped a lot and I recovered from the depression fairly quickly. The burnout took around 8 to 10 months to get back to about 80 percent productivity, and around a year and a half to fully bounce back. I’m still left with long-term consequences. Therapy and self-work also made a big difference.
I can confirm that these meds often make you feel like a bit of a zombie at first. Emotions can feel different. Some people say SSRIs saved their life, others say they ruined it. For me, it was hard at first to get used to feeling numb, but it actually became helpful. I hadn’t realised how anxious I was all the time. Over time, I learned how to experience emotions differently. They’re not as intense, but in my case, they feel deeper and more meaningful. That shift came from a mix of introspection, therapy, and personal growth. It’s not for everyone, but in my case, I became a better, calmer, more positive person. But as I said, I wouldn't recommend SSRIs to anyone, unless you are dealing with severe mental health issues.