Hey there,
As Dez suggested, creative/artistic expression can be extremely useful, and I would encourage you to try to find ways to deal with issues effectively without medications. It's largely a personal opinion and an ethical decision, but I think it's usually better for one's health (and less risky) if you can find natural ways to cope and help yourself feel better.
Remember, too, that depression isn't something that most people just get out of quickly. It'll probably take some time. There might be some periods where you don't progress much or where you slip back a little bit. You'll be alright, though, I'm sure of it
