I have been on anti-depressants for the last two months nearly as i was diagnosed with clinical depression and very much on the brink of suicide. Although there has definitely been an improvement, generally (e.g. interacting with friends and social events, smiling/happier, not on the brink of tears etc.) However i keep having very vivid dreams; planning my death, previous death of relatives and of an old friend with took their life recently, and other scenarios such as my boyfriend being unfaithful, and other events like that (e.g. arguing, deaths of others), this has also lead to me talking, shouting and even on one occasion screaming. I also find it extremely hard to get a substantial amount of sleep (this has always been a problem). For example the night before last i could not get to sleep till 3am and i (had to) got (get) up at 7am for college. I don t know what to do.
Hi! Welcome to Chat Doctor ! Dear, psychological problems are difficult to diagnose & treat. For example, in your case, antidepressants are not having good effects completely even after 2 months. I think your psychiatrist might have discussed this with you, but again you need to be emphasized. In most cases, it's your willpower & internal resistance which will help you. Most psychotropic Chat Doctor.  Antidepressants start their effect after 3-4 weeks and full effects take still longer. Meanwhile, side effects of a