[mateus1]

If we're going into anecdotal evidences then I can tell you I have many friends that were suicidal who are successful and thriving that took SSRI for depression.

If you're cherry-picking negative examples that's the very definition of stigma.

[dotgov]

I think I was referring to that as "temporary uses in specific situations". Like getting clients into a state of therapy addressing underlying issues being viable. I might be misunderstanding, but the way I read your response is that they are not taking them anymore?

I do disagree with your cherry-picking assessment, I am relaying my lived experience. The people I know of that take SSRIs are either in an unhealthy environment or are masking trauma. Or a bit of both.

And speaking from personal experience: I was never suicidal, more like burnt out and depressed. What helped me was an exceptional therapist that assisted me in making sense of what I am feeling and gently worked with me to build a framework to cope. That involved a spiritual component and helped me regain my creativity.

My point being: I can not imagine that SSRIs would have enabled me to do that. I am glad they helped your friends. Out of curiosity I would be interested in what they had going on at that time. I also do understand that this is deeply personal and none of my business.