Hi jenn!!!! I can't take chewable Vitamins so I am actually taking prenatal vitamins since they are so complete. My doctor doesn't mind as long as I get a Vitamin in. I can't do that crushing thing either, so I just cut it in to tow. My doctor said that my body WILL absorb it. And I believe it does since I have a bit more energy the mornings I take them and my pee comes out supper yellow and smelling like vitamins. I also take a Biotin capsule without opening it. I'm 12 days out... It gets easier the more I do it.... I think you should try to swallow your antidepressants, you are still recovering from a big surgery and you need to feel as best as possible emotionally....