Ask...depression is real. Though I'm way past being a teenager, I think that medication can work. It worked for me in the past. I can't do regular therapy appointments either. I've been on and off of medication. Some worked (lexapro - the first time; cymbalta) and others didn't (effexor, remeron, wellbutrin). Now I'm on to viibryd because the doc had samples (and my insurance has no rx coverage)...When I knew that I needed medication, my intuitive MD knew it as well, mainly because when he asked how I was doing, I just broke down and started weeping. So best wishes with this...