More hugs, lots of hugs...have to agree with lonegael...I'm sure your brother will come again for Sunday dinner. Maybe someone could explain to your mother the difference between being polite and being mentally ill? I guess the most paradoxical statement you made is "I don't know why." People who don't understand the neurological aspects will convince us to believe that we shouldn't be depressed, and they do it because they care. We know the real why, but it's hard to explain, particularly when you feel like s***. Hope you feel better soon..