I've been thinking of trying antidepressants since 6 months of therapy hasn't helped (to be fair, I did struggle with opening up to my therapists so that was probably a factor), but after getting lectured by my parents (who are against my taking medication) about side effects and looking into it myself, I'm having second thoughts about whether or not I should take them.

What are your experiences with antidepressants? Do the pros outweigh the cons? I probably should also add that my depression is probably partially caused by my environment and I think I'm fairly high-functioning, in case that makes any difference. Is worth giving antidepressants a try, or would it be better to just live with it for now and continue seeking therapy?

Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated!