What are your experiences with anti-depressants? Is it worth it?

I was suggested Anti-depressants, and to be honest, they scare me. I love to write music and stories, play my guitar and ukulele. And I always had this fear that if I took them, my creativity or motivation will diminish. I heard some people say that it makes them feel sluggish, but I'm not sure if that pertains to all the different kinds. 

I'm not suicidal, I just have bad depression episodes where everything seems hopeless. Is it worth it? Any body have any experiences with it?