Which anti-depressant to try?

I made a post recently asking about anti-depressant alternatives, but it made me realize Ray was actually favorable of some anti-depressants (like mirtazapine).

All I have at the moment is an SSRI (Zoloft) but from what I understand, SSRI’s are more dangerous because they increase serotonin, so I don’t want to start taking it (even though I really need something right now). I also have a benzodiazepine (oxazepam) but I’m hesitant to start because I heard how difficult it is to get off them.

Some recommended medications outside of anti-depressants (Amantadine, Bromocriptine, Lisuride, etc.) but I don’t think I have a realistic chance of convincing my doctor to prescribe me any of these since they are not directly anti-depressants.

So my question is, if I were to try to get a prescription for an anti-depressant, which would you recommend? And can a general practitioner prescribe it?

Thank you in advance for suggestions.