Sounds like your parents don't have a real clear understanding of depression, how it works, how it affects you. Maybe your doc or therapist can have a chat with them? Have you talked to your therapist about how you are currently feeling? I ask, because so many of us have a tendency to not tell them, which is counter-productive...but still, something we do. I certainly do. Meds CAN help, big time - but it can take a lot of time and work to find the ones that work for YOU. Since you were diagnosed 2 months ago, but aren't feeling any better, you might want to mention this to your doc / therapist, and talk about other things to try. Keep searching - help is out there. This place helps me loads. As for your girlfriend....she sounds very understanding and supportive. I understand the urge to push her away.....but....maybe cut her some slack? Give her the benefit of the doubt, that maybe she really does understand, and can deal with you at your worse. And oh yes, physical activity does help. Sometimes you have to force yourself, but it helps!