Yeah, you really need to see a doctor about coming off them as the dose should ideally be gradually tapered down or you can develop withdrawal symptoms such as shaking, nausea, headaches... often after a couple of days without taking them. Reducing the dose will help with this.
Also, if you discuss this and the reasons behind it with a doctor you trust they can help you in the way of emotional support, advise you on supplements that may help you to feel better and see if coming off them is the best idea for you at this current time. Taking Anti-depressants is nothing to be ashamed of. Depression is a medical condition. If you hurt your knee you may take ibuprofen so taking anti-depressants for depression is no different, often it can be due to an imbalance of hormones (mainly too much Serotonin) within your brain and increasing the amount of this can make you feel happier; well get it into the range where most people's levels are. This is why anti-depressants may be needed though they don't work with all cases of depression as not all causes are medical. Taking supplements like St. John's Wort may help but you need to talk to your doctor first about this as I don't think they can be taken alongside ADs and you need to ensure it is the right thing for you and it does not inflict on any medical problems you may have/ other meds you may be taking.
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