Do you have a testimonial about antidepressants?

I've had a depression that had been developing from the end of last year and it aggravated after my boyfriend of 3 months wanted to break up :( I started psychological treatment some months ago and from the very beginning my psychiatrist recommended antidepressants, I refused due to the horror stories I've heard and we opted for a natural option instead. The thing is that even if we've seen some improvement my psychiatrist thinks I need something more because of the dark thoughts and apathy towards life. I told her I read about people who have been on antidepressants almost all their lives and she told me that it was like wearing glasses if you needed them to have a better life why not? So my question is to those of you who have actually followed this kind of treatment seriously with professionals and all: what have been your experiences and what would be your recommendation? should I start taking them or not? I have always been kind of a depressive person but this time it's been really deeper than other times and I think it was one reason why my boyfriend wanted to leave even though I never told him, and this has affected many aspects of my current life also. I still manage to get out of bed, eat, go out with friends, but I find little pleasure in these things. I sometimes feel confused and the slightest daily decision is difficult for me, some days I cry very easily and others days I'm fine, I don't like being alone but sometimes people just bother me and I want them to just be quiet, so I've told you basically what I feel at this moment and I can tell you that I'm much better than some months ago but I still feel bad so if you can guide me in some way and help me take the best decision for my life I would appreciate it a lot. Thank you very much for your help.