Depression is similar to, but different, for everyone. The signs & symptoms are different. Comparing yourself to others who are depressed.....will exhaust you, and drive you crazy.

Same can be said of medications to treat it. Bottom line is, you aren't happy with how your life is right now, so continue to focus on what you need to change that. Go ahead and keep pushing to try meds that can make a huge difference. Keep getting your mom involved with your feelings, and your treatment, so she can better understand what you are going thru. Don't give up, and when things are hopeless, there's always Psych Central, and the wonderful people who hang out here. They've helped get me thru my darkest moments.