If you get treatment early, you probably won't have to stay in the hospital. There are too many problems to face at home. It can be hard to get well if things are too stressful or hectic at home. You can not take care of yourself at home. Medicine does not seem to help you get better.
Shock treatment is actually very safe.
It often works better than drug treatment. If you don't get treated you may be depressed for 6 months to a year. The depression may keep coming back. If you do get the help you need you should feel better in a few weeks. If you get depressed again, call your health care provider or counselor right away.