Hi J dun, welcome to the forums.
I think you just took the next step by writing to us here. I'm glad you did.
Most of us on here understand how scary the next step can be, even the first step and not knowing what to do or who to turn to, so you're not alone in that!
Could you tell us a bit about how you're feeling and some of your thoughts about your depression.
To answer your question - seeing a Dr is an important step in diagnosis and the beginning of the right treatment. I often suggest to people that multiple approaches are taken, attack depression from as many angles as possible. Seeing your Dr is definitely one of the most important ones.
Other angles of approach to treating depression are talking to us here. There are so many people who can relate to each other's experiences and it's a very welcoming community and a place you can feel safe in knowing there are others like us who have reached out.
J dun, you're with friends here, so no need to be scared, we'll help you take the steps.
Paul
