I stopped. You never recover though.
Depression's with you for life, it's how you cope with it that changes. Coming off them is grand if you have support.
Don't stop talking to people and always be constantly aware of how you're actually feeling, don't just ignore feelings, don't lie to yourself.
Most of all, remember depression is a chemical imbalance. Some of the emotions you will feel aren't real.
Don't let yourself slip into a great depression that you will have trouble coming out of, never let it get that bad. Sometimes the meds aren't a bad thing if they mean you can live a normal life.