Psychiatrist. Doctor. Friends. Everyone.

They are all telling me to go on anti-depressants.

My friends tell me that I should go on them, cause it's easy answer.
My doctor says that it will chemically help with my food, and I will see an improvement soon.
My psychiatrist keeps recommending them to me, so many times.

Are they the only answer? Is it like, "once you're depressed, you will always be forever?"

Like those damaged goods up for grabs laying on the motted grass with a 'for free' sign? However no one ever wants them? -- the ease of just chucking things out are like the ease of poppin' pills every morning?

Are they for life? If so, then what's the point?