Soupdragon, I have dealt with depression for more than half my life. It wasnt until I went to therapy AND got on the right med(s) that things began to turn around. Therapy has taught me much on coping skills for depression and is helping me deal with other issues I wasnt even there to work through. I have to say though that without the meds I would still be auffering greatly. I dont believe medication has changed who I am but has allow the real me to be seen. If that makes sense...