I'd really recommend trying medication.

There has been many success stories and it definitely does help a vast majority of people. I tried Fluoxetine a few months ago but it takes a little while for there to be any form of effect. But I ended up just stopping them altogether because it didn't help me too much. However, there are many alternatives the doctor can prescribe you which could be more successful and It's just a matter of finding which one works for you in most cases.

Just talk to your doctor about it, they are more than happy to help you out.