Finally getting treated for lifelong depression. pills have seemed to lose effect after only 2 months on them. should i up the dosage? switch meds?

Follow up: Please follow up with the provider who prescribed the medication. You might need a different dose or a medication change, but that is a decision you should share with your provider. For best results, consider working with a counselor in addition to medication. Combination of psychotherapy with medication has been shown to be the most consistently effective approach to managing depression.

Therapy?: Have you yet tried any form of psychotherapy? Typically, the optimal combination of things to treat emotional issues such as anxiety or depression, which are common is medication (which, on your best day, is supposed to take the edge off symptoms) but the real gruntwork takes place in psychotherapist's consulting room.

Lifestyle changes: I suggest trying Natural Mental Healthcare interventions with positive lifestyle changes. A good diet with a lot of fish, chicken, vegetables & fruit while avoiding too much sugar & caffeine may help. Also get at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise daily, preferably in the fresh air & sunshine. And avoid junk food, alcohol & illicit drugs.