Sciatica and pain Dam Back .. Help

Well its 5 weeks today since i just about collapsed at work to find out i have a couple herniated discs in my back. I really dont feel any better and sometimes i think doing these excercises makes it worse. Im at my witts end. I have never been off work for more than a week.I suffer from depression as well and it aint helping. Have any of you suffered from this? is there any helpfull ideas other than Physio? excersises? Heat/cold? Anyone had accupuncture? Please i need help. Thanks Edd