Overally, I don't think SSRIS or most of the antidepressants out there that takes weeks to take effect are the best drugs for depression or anxiety and I think we need to develop shorter acting but safer drugs for these purposes.
Some that already seem to work in this way include: Ketamine, microdosing of mushrooms, MDMA, and while they come with more side effects than I have found worthwhile.....incredibly helpful drugs like Kratom and Tianeptine.
I think modern medicine needs to start thinking along these lines.
When you REALLY need relief for your symptoms you can't wait weeks to think MAYBE they are helping, you need it FAST and you need to know FOR SURE.
