hi link, and again, welcome here.

i can comment on the depression part of your post and i have to say you seem not only to be going in the right direction but also get an a+ for doing it the right way. it is never too late to get help. the biggest, hardest part is realize that you have a problem, understanding that it can be treated, and seeking help to get better.

taking the step of finding a doctor and therapist can be the hardest part and you've already done that on your own. accepting that you have an illness can be scary but can also be comforting because now it can be treated.

it also seems that you understand that a therapist can be a very personal thing and sometimes it takes some time to find the right one. many people don't "click" with their first and then give up thinking therapy is useless. it is not. i am very glad you found one you trust and can work with. that is a great thing. don't be afraid to look further if you need more help.

support is also an important thing and this place is good for that since we have all been through it, or are going through it, so we can understand things in a way that people not in our shoes can only imagine.

keep posting and keep working at it.

i wrote a paper about depression that may help, you can get it at http://www.idexter.com