It's a shame that pot and alcohol affect your mood instantanty but they're bad for you; and antidepressants are "good" for you but take weeks, months, & years to work. Why can't the docs find something healthy that works quickly. Just some temporary relief would be so wonderful.

Alcohol and pot make it worse in the long run.

Birdsinflite, it does help to share with people -- even if it's an anonymous chat.

Take good care of yourself.