(((hugs))) Depression IS a medical disorder... brain chemicals have changed. They can be changed to work properly again, through meds and/or therapy... but it's work. But "excuse?" that's good enough for me... do diabetes need a better "excuse?" Or do those with allergies need a better excuse? Of course not... ppl need to learn that depression IS... if they need more than that, the onus is on them to learn why. TC