collegefriend, you said that you were diagnosed with depression...who did the diagnosis? Are you seeing a therapist?

You should definitely not take someone else's meds...it is important to have a doctor monitor you when you are taking meds, because different meds work for different people. If you are not seeing a therapist, I would recommend you start there...you should have access to counselling through your school. If the therapist thinks you need meds, then he/she will refer you to a psychiatrist...but you may find that the therapy alone makes a big difference.

Welcome to the forums, and good luck.

mj