Originally Posted by
dera
I hate to be that guy, but you need to get your medical sorted before doing anything. Depression is a serious condition and will be a huge roadblock on your way.
He's right. You'll need to be off meds, and clear of any depression or anxiety condition for several months before you'd be eligible for a medical.
The silver lining is that if the condition is situational, ie triggered by the tragedy in your life, odds are good that you can get a clean diagnosis and breeze through the FAA process. But you need to have meds and treatment behind you. You may want to contact an aeromedical consultant before you talk to an AME or the FAA, just so you don't say or do anything which might make the process harder. Or at least talk to a local 1C AME before you actually apply for a medical.
If it's a one time (ie not chronic or recurring) situation, then once you get your 1C medical, it will not affect your potential career in the future.