Advice from other's on antidepressants

I'm not sure what to do.. I want to feel good about myself because that's when I can feel confident and able to easily talk to people. I've had a lot of people take advantage of my kindness, which has left me slightly broken, but street smart. I need to be happy again! I've been offered a prescription from my doctor but I wanted to see if I could self treat. Now think maybe drugs could be the answer XD