Why have i become very depressed since starting antipsychotics. been on them for about 5 months. i take flupentixol. i want to take anti d's instead.

Discuss w/ provider: 5 months is long enough to decide if you are not pleased, so plan w/ provider to switch - Don't do it yourself - it can be dangerous. But it is reasonable to try something else - and one new good thing may be CBT therapy. You can learn skills to avoid, reduce and manage stress and anxiety. You can use the benefits throughout life. Best!

Side effect: it maybe a side effect of the anti psychotic. Talk to your psychiatrist