Good point. The people who (ideally) are prescribed these medications are already to the point of clinical depression, which is not the same as simply feeling down about things. If you are having suicidal thoughts, there’s a pretty good chance your doctor will prescribe an antidepressant. If you go through with killing yourself, it’s a bit difficult to blame the drug. The drugs can help, they are certainly over-prescribed, they do have side-effects, and they are not a panacea. That said, they do help a lot of people get back on track.
No truer words spoken! That applies to all kinds of drugs, too. Thanks.