Jinnyann,
I can only share my own experience.
I was never a big believer in meds and worried about meds masking my feelings. My T is an analyst and he is not a big med proponent but recently suggested I may want to try an anti-d. It has helped me tremendously and in fact has made my therapy more productive rather than less. I do know that these meds cannot be stopped suddenly as you may feel worse by doing that. So, if you chooose the alternative therapy and it's right for you, then please consult with the doctor who prescribed the meds as to the best way to taper down.

Good luck.