it's a proven fact that the best remedy for any type of mental health problem is a combo of meds and therapy. however, not everyone can afford it. i graduate in the spring with a BA in Psychology and the most useful thing i have ever heard is that you should only use meds, or really have to seek help for that matter, if the problem you have is effecting your life on a daily basis. if you feel you can't get things done (and it's not just being lazy) then you really do have a problem. i myself recently started getting panic attacks as a result of 6 years of untreated seasonal depression. i've been on zoloft for about 4 months now and i am somewhat pleased with the results. a year ago i couldn't even get out of bed, but i'm doing much better. i've heard going off of them sucks, but i'm going to in the spring, so we'll see.

but hey, the doctors do hand them out like candy...so i guess it's up to you. if you have an addictive personality, i'd explore your other options first.