1. Symptoms Aren’t Improving — or Are Getting Worse
Antidepressants aren’t an overnight fix, and it’s important to give them time to work. But you should notice improvements, such as better sleep or a boost in energy, within the first few weeks, and noticeable improvements in mood and daily functioning within four to eight weeks.
If you’ve given medication a few weeks to take effect and your symptoms haven’t improved, it’s worth speaking up, says Laudy Burgos, LCSW, a board member of Postpartum Support International and the associate director of social work in the women’s and children’s division at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
“If you…
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