Hi Hopeful. I hope you don't mind me replying to this, even though we do not share the same religious beliefs.

Having taken anti-depressants on and off for a year and a half now, I would like to assure you that they do NOT interfere with your beliefs or spirituality. They don't change you as a person. They just make things less of a struggle, so that your sessions with your T are helpful in the long-term instead of just getting you through each day.

I encourage you to do some more research and keep an open mind. Anti-depressants aren't the answer for everybody, and they aren't always necessary for the long term.

Hang in there,
LMo