You say things "set you off"? Have you talked to your T about any possible pattern to such things? Cognitive-behavioral therapy can be used to help with some depression and anxiety. The assumption is that the way a person is thinking about things leads to depression or anxiety, etc. Do you get angry? What leads you to want to leave this world? (Things to consider....) Can you learn some calming techniques? Ways to handle anger or whatever?

Mood stabilizers, to my thinking, are generally used for Bipolar Disorder. I think that these more powerful drugs should be prescribed by someone who specializes in more serious disorders, such as a psychiatrist.

Of course, lots of people get medicated for anxiety by doctors of some variety. Valium, for example, is commonly used.

Please remember these are only my thoughts and I'm no expert, but methinks you should consider talking to your T more about what's going on in her head. My honest opinion is that it would be better if you could get therapy and avoid drugs, unless you do have a diagnosis such as Bipolar Disorder. I do have that, and I keep my pharmacy in business, as well as see a therapist.

All that said, I really don't know all what your T knows about you....But whatever is leading you to feel so depressed and "out of whack" does need to be dealt with in a healthier way, I think you'd agree. Are you motivated to really work at learning new techniques/methods of dealing with the frustrations/problems that happen in your life? I suspect that might be her bottom line question.