@DepressiveDementor Antidepressants treat the symptoms for my depression very well, but thinking of them as a cure can be detremental.
In my particular case it tones my depression down to a level at which I can function normally, whereas typically it was too severe for me to interract with others in a healthy way.
While antidepressants can help, it is sometimes a trial-and-error experience where you might end up taking multiple different medications before finding one that works. This is due to the fact that it's difficult to externally diagnose the chemical processes relating to your exact form of depression. There are multiple different neurochemcial mechanisms and chemicals that could influence the way your exact depression happens.
One thing to keep in mind during this time is to remember that it's often extremely important to take the medication at roughly the same time each day. If you feel uncomfortable symptoms while taking the medication, please contact a medical professional as soon as possible.