Very anecdotal, but I've noticed on HN that people taking the SSRI Lexapro for GAD seem to think it's incredible, and people taking it for depression seem to be underwhelmed
Also anecdotal, but everyone metabolizes these classes of drugs differently. I'm an "ultra-rapid metabolizer" of a slew of SSRIs, so they're next to worthless for me compared to other medications.
Also anecdotal. And some people are ultra-slow metabolizers, which can cause the drugs to stay in the body longer than anyone could have anticipated. So the effects of 1 pill daily can feel like twice that amount since previous day dosis is still in the blood.
SSRIs affect me strangely. I feel mentally like I’m not depressed but then I have all of the symptoms of depression amplified. Oversleep, no motivation etc but hey I feel like I’m not sad internally.