Hi...sorry no one responded in your new member post. I have been "dealing" with depression most of the last half of my life. The first part of that time I was a minor and didnt say anything as well as acted like everything was ok. Although after one attempt my parents tried to get me on anti depressant and I stopped it for the same reason you are talking about not wanting to try it. However 13 years later I caved to the medication idea because I was tired of fighting by myself and have found meds that work for me. That being said I tend to be alot less sensitive to the side effects than most people. Med or no med is a very personal decision. Dont get me wrong I dont like meds so I am not saying to try them but if you are not, do the research on the things you can do to manage your depression and help you get out of this episode. I wish you all the best.