Antidepressants working too well?

[mermaidrocketship]

After a few months of starting antidepressants for social anxiety, I've been extremely happy. My family has been pretty annoyed. I've always been talkative at home, but now I feel compelled to socialize all the time. The meds have made me less shy, more productive, and I'm eating better. I'm happy, but it's pointless if no one can stand to be around me. What should I do? Will this eventually pass?

[FakeName123]

What you should do? Nothing. If you enjoy it keep with it. Look for friends you are compatible with. And eventually start slowly reducing the dosage of your meds to not be dependant on them.

[mermaidrocketship]

Yeah. Maybe it'll work out eventually. Thanks.

[FakeName123]

Dont be felt let down. There are people who don't want to socialise too much. Its something you have to respect. Also some people will need time to adjsut you changing that much in a short amount of time. It breaks through known habits and associations and can take a bit.

Don't worry about it though. Don't let it bring you down. Respect that some people aren't as outgoing themselves and find friends you get along well with.

[Dim_121]

Is it yourfamily that don't want to be with you or your freinds?

[mermaidrocketship]

I don't really have friends I see all the time, but I will when school starts up again. I'm just worried because my mood's annoying to my family, and I don't know how my friends will react.

[Dim_121]

hm well I hope that they like your new behavior. How is it annoying to your family?

[mermaidrocketship]

Very. We're not really affectionate, so they don't like that I'm hugging them all the time. My laughing, I'll admit, has gotten obnoxious and I joke around a ton. I also have much less of a filter, so I say things they don't agree with much quicker (nothing major, just little things).

[Dim_121]

It sounds like they are still geting used to your new behavior. Give them some time and space. Also tone it down with your freinds when you see them next.

[Regulatus]

You're old enough not to care what your family thinks. Do what feels best for yourself. Your family can either come around or get out of your life.

[martyfellow]

There are generally personality changes with antidepressants, and as far as I know,, they are permanent... sorry!!!

[Nomad69]

Maybe they need pills too

[Josht13]

Try taking some depressants then.

[mermaidrocketship]

Thanks, bud. Will do.

[Josht13]

always here to help 2 anti and 1 depressant balances it all out I'm sure.

[mermaidrocketship]

Future pharmacist.

[Anonymous]

Id say it would eventually pass

[Anonymous]

Which antidepressants have you been taking?

[mermaidrocketship]

It's a generic one that has hyperactivity as a side effect. I don't think I'm hyper, but I don't know.