Soupdragon,

Antidepressants aren't, in my experience, 'happy' pills. I don't think they change who you are, either. One possible side effect of the meds, for some, is that emotions can be dulled - this goes for all emotions. It's still possible to have good moods, to laugh, but maybe you won't get the 'highs' you're used to. If like me, your depression is severe, then this is a small price to pay for your lows being nowhere near as low.

You may have to try a few different ones before you find one that suits you, so be prepared for that, but the idea is that they will help you to function.

I'm told that depression may be down to chemical imbalances in the brain, for some people, so talk therapy alone may never be enough to elevate your mood - but meds alone, in my experience, don't do a whole lot either.

I agree with the majority of those who've responded here, that a combination of therapy and meds is probably the way to go.

I think it's worth a try - and like it's already been said, you can always stop taking them. Just remember that they don't tend to work straight away, and may make you feel slightly worse at first, so you may need to give each med a couple of months to get a clear indication of if they're helping you or not.