depression symptoms - #17576

I've been feeling really off for the past few months, like nothing excites me anymore. I used to be really into photography, just taking my camera and wandering around town, clicking whatever caught my eye. But now, even the thought of doing that feels exhausting. Most days, I wake up and just lie there staring at the ceiling, not wanting to get out of bed. It's like my body is heavy, and even the simplest things, like brushing my teeth or making breakfast, feel like a huge task. A few weeks ago, my friend noticed how distant I’ve been and asked if everything's okay. I told him I’m just tired, but honestly, I don’t even know why I feel like this. I tried pushing myself, forcing smiles, hanging out with people, but inside, there's this emptiness that just won’t go away. My sleep has been all over the place too—some nights, I can’t sleep at all, and other times, I sleep for 12 hours but still feel exhausted. I keep forgetting things too, like I’ll be talking and just completely lose my train of thought mid-sentence. I went to a doctor last month and they said it sounds like depression symptoms. They even suggested antidepressants, but I really don’t want to rely on meds unless I have no other choice. A cousin of mine mentioned Ayurveda might help, but I have no clue where to even start. I don’t know if this is just a phase or if there’s something deeper going on. I used to love eating spicy food, but now I barely have an appetite, and when I do eat, it’s mostly just junk food because I can’t be bothered to cook. I also feel guilty for no reason, like I’m disappointing people even though no one's actually said anything to me. I guess I just wanna know—are there Ayurvedic ways to deal with depression symptoms? Are there specific foods, herbs, or routines that could help? I read somewhere that lifestyle changes can make a big difference, but I have no motivation to even start. Does Ayurveda address that part too? Like, is there something that can actually make me feel like myself again? If anyone has tried Ayurveda for this, did it actually work?