If someone has bad experiences with antidepressants, it doesn't mean your experience will be the same. If you're struggling with depression, I hope you give the meds a chance to help you. If the first one isn't a good one, there are plenty of other antidepressants to try.

I have been on an antidepressant, but I had to stop taking it because I have bipolar. I had to stop it cold turkey but I didn't get any withdrawal symptoms. I know some people do get them, but that's not always the case.
Now when I'm on a right medication my life is better, I don't have those dark thoughts all the time, not even every day. I have got my energy back and I'm starting to feel more stable.

I hope you give the meds a chance, because they may actually help you and give you your life back.