This week on Not Working Right Now, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it’s like to start an SSRI for anxiety. Melyse is just 10 days into sertraline (Zoloft), and she’s sharing it all: why she decided to revisit medication, what the first week of side effects felt like (spoiler: it was a lot like first trimester nausea), and the surprising early wins she didn’t expect to see.

We also talk about:

• Stigma, strength, and why moms often feel like medication is “a crutch”

• The physiotherapy-for-your-brain analogy that helped Alicia say yes to meds years ago

• Side effects in the first week: headaches, stomach issues, brain fog, and tbh farts

• Early signs it’s working (aka: basement lights & intrusive thoughts 👀)

• Talking to kids about medication, when it makes sense

This conversation is messy, honest, and hopefully a reminder that you’re not alone if you’re considering support for your mental health.