Some help, some don’t (though really it depends on who you are if they’re any good for you or not). I recommend at least trying them though. I avoided going on meds for several years before I tried them and have found them to at times be more helpful than most therapeutic techniques.

I want to let you know that it may take the Dr. a while to find out which one works the best for you. They changed mine 4 or 5 times before they found the right one but, they can help a lot.

They are delicious. They come in all kinds of shapes, colors, and flavors.

OH ... you mean good FOR you.

Yes .... if you need them.

I agree, they are delicious and they are good for you if you do need them.

hi, it tends to depend on the nature of the depression.

For some kinds which are down to the situation, counselling or coaching can be better because there is an external problem that is causing the depression and needs to be fixed or accepted in some way. In those cases anti-depressants are less helpful.

Alternatively if the depression is coming from within chemically then you need to be on an anti-depressant and counselling won't really help.

This explains why you will see articles that say anti-depressants don't work and others that say counselling doesn't work - it depends on what kind of depression you are looking at.

To add to the confusion, situational depression can then lead to the more chemical kind, e.g sometimes in cases of bereavement.

I think you are 16? You would I think need to talk to a doctor and get a view on the best way forward for you.

If the doctor recommends medication, it can be very helpful.

I agree with fish.

Antidepressants are wonderful for the people that they help...but they don't help everyone. And sometimes it takes some time to find out what works for you.

Some people will talk down about them and call them "crutches". Well what I say...is that most of us don't use something to make our lives better. For example, most of us don't walk around barefoot. If shoes or an antidepressant is what it takes to make life easier. Than I'm going to wear shoes. Wouldn't you?

Are you 16? Have you talked to your parents? If not your parents, can you talk to the counselors at your school?

It's really different for each person. Depending on what type of treatment you want to go about. In my opinion they've been effective for me along with talk therapy but currently not on them because the weight gain side effects

No medications are good. those are chemicals in high concentration. Be like kid again and give love and demand love from near and dear ones. Anti depressants are good for short term use until you feel good again. Nothing like being free from disease and medications altogether.