I say it's what you think is best for your situation. I understand trying to work through the depression on your own because that's what I did. I tried for a long time to go without medication because I convinced myself that I should be able to get through the depression on my own. I finally asked my doctor to prescribe me medication because I started having very low energy and going deeper into the depression. They've helped and I'm glad I made the decision.

I think I might have go and get something. I've been trying for a while now and I thought it was working but I guess not

I'm really sorry you haven't had luck and feeling so down. A doctor/psychiatrist can help tell you on what they recommend. Don't give up though. I promise it will get better.

thank you, I've been putting off going for so long now but actually might have to. I heard they were addictive though, I really don't want to be on something like that if I can help it

I was the same. I just wanted it to be a temporary thing but I was scared because I didn't want to be addicted either. There are ones out there that shouldn't be addictive/have less side effects to make it easier to come off of them when you are ready. I would take it day by day. I try to find activities that make me happy like volunteering at the humane society (who doesn't love animals?! Lol). I'm here if you need to talk.

I work long hours so cant do that but I have 2 dogs that really help me settle and take my mind off things, sounds weird but they have been a massive help lol

It doesn't sound weird at all! I have a cat and she just helps keep me positive. I'm glad you have your dogs. That would have been my next suggestion was to think about adopting if you were able to lol

Prolonged sadness of mind I am told can lead to chemical imbalance, in fact I'm additionally told that if chemical imbalance is left untreated it can lead to insaneness and, permanent brain damage. I know this to be true because it has happened to me.

Meds are designed in the main to ease the pain, I find that mine do, so naturally I would recommend them, and I do.

Did you slowly stop taking them, or just stopped all at once, all together?

I've never taken them. I've been trying to battle this depression without them so far but its not working out

I've found medication to be helpful. It really makes my moods more even. The lows are never so low, and if they take a dip I can more easily rise out of it. I only take one antidepressant, but I also cut out drugs and alcohol entirely. Those will work against the medication.

I've also found that a better diet, regular exercise, meditation, and a disciplined routine really helps. It's your state of mind that influences everything you do, so don't wallow in depression when it comes over you. This all sounds hokey, I know, but take it from someone who's done it the other way for far too long.

My daughter died because of the meds she was on. All the meds she was taking had suicide as a side effect. She didnt know that. The doctors and pharmacy didnt tell her. Even Robin Williams was on 2 anti-depressants the day he died and both of them had suicide as a side effect.
Check out Dr. David Healy online. He is a top international psych and is not supportive of meds for depression. His website also has where you can check side effects of drugs = rxisk.org There are lots of other reasons for depression too. There could be another medical reason. Dr. Smedley in Pennsylvania found that gallbladder disease is a reason for anorexia and another doc in New York found that most depression is caused by an inflammation of the intestines. Cchrint.org is a real eye opener. There is no tests to prove any chemical imbalances at all. Ask your doc to give you a brain chemical imbalance test and show you the results--they can't do it cause there is no test. Yet they can test for cancer and show those results. So don't buy into this lie about chemical imbalances.

Cchrint.org also have a drug check for side effects on their site. I don't ascribe to their religion though but they do have good research and some very shocking facts. Do your research. It is your life.

A doctor is only a human and can make mistakes. Did you know the third top reason for death in the USA is medical error? My daughter is gone because of meds. I can't bring her back but I can warn others.

Don't put any kind of medication in you until you have checked it out throught the two websites I listed above that will tell you if there are suicide black box warnings for that medication. If there are suicide warnings, dont take it. Your life is so important. More important than lining someone else's pocket with your precious money and causing your amazing and unique life to be gone and bringing untold pain, misery, and heartache to your family.

Depression can be totally overcome without meds. I have completely overcome depression without any medication. I don't want my mind and body to be wrongly affects by unnatural manmade chemicals. I am here for you. You can make it out of your depression. I also no longer have panic attacks either. All without drugs. If I can, then you can.

"I've been trying to battle this depression without them"

There are certainly exceptions. The general MEDICAL consensus is that once professionally diagnosed, medication is the most chosen treatment. They are certainly helpful to me.

I can completely relate to what you're going through. What helps me a lot is seeing a therapist, constantly going out and making plans with my friends even when I don't feel like it, and focusing on work. My dog also helps me out a lot (she never fails to show me love). Things will get better, just do your best to keep looking forward. It's easier said than done, but it's doable.

Thank you for all the advice. I'm going to see my doctor hopefully I'll get put on some meds it might be the only thing that will help me long term