I am not sure whether I should get prescribed anti depressants?

[benbt]

I have been struggling with fairly strong depression for a few years now. I wouldn’t say it’s severe, but certainly moderate to severe. I have in this time been seeing a therapist and occasionally seen doctors. Today one of my friends asked me if I had seen a doctor recently about it and whether I was considering antidepressants as they have helped him. I have in the past spoken to a few doctors and they think I am managing fine. I have also been discouraged by family and girlfriend who have had negative experiences of them. I think fear of being judged by them has played quite a part in discouraging me. I do want to find a way of managing it and want to keep my options open. What are your thoughts?

[hatemyhead]

wellbutrin/bupropion 150 xr is a good one to start with for depression, very few side effects, starts working within about a week, take in am, puts a little zip in your day.

However, always better to try to work it out by not using meds if possible