When I was younger I was also diagnosed with a mild form of depression and given medication, we used to call them my happy pills. My family and friends were really supportive and within a year I was able to stop taking them, they got me back on the right track and improved my sleep pattern. The choice at the end of the day is down to you, as Neil says you are an adult you need to do what is right for you not for your mum. I don't want to seem to be putting your mum down but as a mummy myself my main priority in my life is my fraggles, they come first no matter what and what ever they decide to be or become is their choice, I am here to love and guide them, if they need help or are in trouble my role is to support them. If they end up depressed then it is my job to help them get through it. maybe your mum has issues because it is out of her hands and maybe she feels like she has failed. Try talking to her and let her know her comments aren't helping. I wish you luck and just remember that you will always be her little boy no matter how old you are, hopefully you can talk as adults and ask her to respect your wishes. Nikki:)