Thanks...you are all so right. My meds are definitely not working properly. I've been on them for 5 months and I'm feeling worse, not better. I'm at 20 mg of Lexapro and I know it should be helping by now. When I last fought depression, I was on Prozac and I remember starting to feel better within a few weeks and once I started to improve it just got better and better. That's not the case this time. My dose was increased about 2 months ago to try and help but still no difference. I am starting with a new T tomorrow - I have struggled to find someone I connect with. My last one was a total bust. Fingers crossed, this one comes highly recommended from someone I really trust and I've been on the waiting list for months. Hopefully he can help me with the meds as well. My family doctor doesn't know a lot about this so he can only help me so much.

La doctora, you're totally right about pets...my cat Jack came to me this afternoon in the middle of my breakdown and just snuggled and he was part of what brought me back. You're right, you do need to be an animal lover and I am, and my kitten is wonderful. I will remember to use his love when I need comfort because he is always willing to give it to me.

Thanks for the kind responses and love. Writing is so helpful and knowing that you guys are out there makes me feel better.