Medication or psychotherapy or...both?
Hi there. In an effort to establish a stronger foundation on which to build sobriety, I have looked into therapy recently. But it is a long haul that won't produce instant results. I have been considering whether to go on an anti-depressant to feel better in the shorter term and as another tool to fortify my sobriety.
My question is: would this somewhat nullify the point of therapy - as I'd be engaging in it already medicated and so we wouldn't be able to dig as deep, so to speak? I.e. is the absolute optimal scenario to engage in longer therm therapy unmedicated? Was curious if anyone had any experience of this and what their views are? I intend to ask a doctor this also but I feel that hearing from those with direct experience of same would be useful.