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I have and they helped me, but they are not a cure-all. If you are depressed you need to talk a good psychologist/psychotherapist as well as taking the medication. It was a bit of hassle to get off them, I might add.

To me the important thing is treating depression the same way as any other health-issue; go to a doctor, be open and honest and try what they prescribe you.

My email-address is in my profile if you have specific questions.

...and take care of yourself. You are precious although you may not feel it right now.

edit: also, it should not be relevant for you if 9%, 90% or 99% of HN are on medication for depression, either you need it or you don't, but other peoples' needs do not factor in.