Hi all, partially here to vent and partially here for some answers. 

I’ve (23f) gone through many cycles of depression, starting when I was about 14. Sometimes it honestly goes away on its own and I completely forget about it and life is great until one day it’s just not, once again. I’ve always told myself my situation isn’t bad enough to seek help. Well this time around it’s been 2 years of constant fatigue, loss of interest, lack of motivation, finding it hard to do anything really. And I’m really tired of it. I had plans to apply to medical school last year and I just completely blew it because I couldn’t focus on my studies and my motivation for my biggest desire in life wasn’t there. That has completely shattered my confidence. I’ve tried the whole 9 yards in “home remedies” for depression: exercise, more time outside, vitamin supplements, mediation, etc. None of its helped. I can’t keep living my life like this and I so desperately want to pursue my dreams but feel like I’m drowning. Not to mention, my irritability and low libido effects my relationship. So… I’m going to see a doctor. I’ve been researching a lot of medications and I feel that Wellbutrin would be a great fit for me. So, this is where my questions come in: 

Can I just go to a PCP, tell them how I’ve been feeling, and request their opinion on Wellbutrin? Or will I need to see a psychologist/psychiatrist for this? 

Is it inappropriate for me to ask for medication right off the bat? I’m honestly at the point where I don’t feel any therapy will help as I’ve been to counselors before and I find their advice to be common sense and unhelpful (for me). 

I’ve never been one to go to the doctors regularly so I don’t have much experience with this stuff (ironic, I know) so any advice on how to approach this situation would be greatly appreciated.