I had to take time off work because I could not cope anymore. I was psychotic depression and looking back it was the right thing to do for me. If you are going to sit at home all day on your own I really dont think its going to do you much good. In the time I was off I would see a psychiatrist regular and I also had intense therapy, as well as meds of course.I think fighting the depression does not work, and I was doing that. Now I accept that as part of my life and not beat myself up too much for the "bad days" because I still do have them. Best wishes.