Antidepressants turned me into a debauched, hypersexual binge drinker

At the age of 23, Jane* was an introverted, almost painfully shy young woman. 'I was a well-behaved child and teenager, with good academic grades,' she tells me.

Then, in her early twenties, a period of anxiety and continually feeling highly strung led her to seek help from her GP. She was prescribed Aropax, an antidepressant that contains selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Aropax helps to control mood and is typically prescribed for people who suffer from , anxiety or panic disorders.

'I wasn't told to abstain from , although it does state it clearly on the packet.'

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