An hour is a heck of a long time to get to talk with a psychiatrist, but typical for an initial evaluation.

Yes, they will start you on meds that soon; based on what you told us, if that's what you told her, it was the right thing to do.

You'll know it's working when you start feeling better ;-). Takes at least 3-4 weeks and sometimes as long as 6-8.

Millions of people take antidepressants, and none of them are addictive.

Good luck....

CB