Depression will cripple a man. Medication probably is overprescribed these days but hell, it's because if you actually suffer from a mental illness, medicine fucking works. SSRI's saved my god damn life, fuck the ignorant people who told me to avoid SSRI's at all costs. It's important that you don't look at medicine as a permanent solution though. If you need it, use it like a crutch, temporarily. If you're not happy with yourself, go see a professional. Counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, whoever it may be, go talk to a professional. Always remember to lift, eat healthy, and take care of yourself. Make a schedule and follow it. Put your own needs first.