Never medicated much in my life (kids either)
But will toss in my two cents worth about curing depression…
Keep the mind busy, learn a skill or expand a skill.
For example, get a hobby and let it consume you to a point, own it. Own your achievement.
Play a guitar, build a house, whatever it takes.
Just OWN something that is a part of you.
Your self worth will explode.
offGridAnon
(raised 5 kids who are all EXTREME achievers)