J.C.
Before I started meds I could barely get out of bed. I had serious thoughts of just getting in my car and leaving my family because I thought they would be better off without me. I cried all the time and had massive panic attacks. It took a while but eventually the meds helped me level out, which allowed me to better concentrate on my therapy and work at getting to the heart of my depression. It did not give me special motivation, it just helped me to level out so I could function. Once I was feeling more in control I weened off of them, which should always be done slowly and under doctor supervision. They are not a quick fix because you don't like doing housework or going to the gym. Not wanting to do those things is just normal.