The label doesn't matter. What you do about it is all that matters.
If you are looking for a solution without years of therapy, find a book on cognitive behavioral therapy. It will help you whether you are "officially" depressed or not, and is proven to be one of the best responses to depression.
Depression and anxiety are closely linked. You may have a slight anxiety disorder or chemically based depressive condition. If so, medication may help. This isn't a big deal. Go to your doctor, explain your symptoms. Your doctor may send you to a counselor to talk for an hour. After that, you'll be given a prescription for anxiety or depression. Take them: they may help, and they may not. But many people manage depression and anxiety without drugs.
Find a strategy and stick to it. Pick a strategy that is recommended by a professional, not just what you think sounds right to you. Consistent application of any strategy will help you get out of this hole. It will take time, and you will have setbacks. Just take action: the most proven and accepted roads are medication and cognitive behavioral therapy, and they are easily accessible. Don't be too hard on yourself, just work day by day. Good luck.
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