Haven't read all the posts but I can tell you anti-depressants only mask the real problems. It is like if you break you leg and the doc only gives you painkillers. Well the leg is still broken but it just hurts less. You need to fix the broken leg before you do anything. Depression can be caused by stress, diet and most docs are only to happy to prescribe something. Everyone needs to get payed. You go to the doc every month, doc gets payed, drug company gets payed when you refill, and so on and so on. Eat a good diet of unrefined food, try skilled relation, i.e meditation and with the right exercise you'll be good. Or you can live the same lifestyle and take a pill and complain about your problems. Only my opinion and not directed towards anyone in this post.