I was recently diagnosed with moderate depression. My psychiatrist wants to get me on drugs (escitalopram), but I'm hesitant. I was always skeptical towards pharmacological therapy in depression but possibility of feeling better seems tempting. On the other hand, I am managing my depression quite well myself. Apart from lack of motivation to learn new skills and depressive mood in the morning/in the evening, occasional strong existential fears I don't feel it does significantly impair me and I'm really afraid that side effects would turn my not-too-bad existence into hell. What are your experiences?