I personally hate when people refer to ADs as "happy pills".

They do not make my "happy"....but they do allow those around me to be "happy" if you get what I mean .

The meds also allow me to like myself........something that with my depression, is the first thing that goes.

I too recommend taking meds for more than a couple of months............I did the on again, off again med rout and when my depression returned (and it always did), it was worse and harder to treat........

It is just my opinon.....but I would really consider a longer period on the ADs.

Good luck and take care..