Yes, my therapist helped me the most. He was recommended to me by a good friend, my AA sponsor. Sometimes it is necessary to try different therapists to find one you are comfortable with. It can be a daunting process but is worth it. It helps if know someone who has used a particular therapist and has had good results. My sponsor had been confined in a mental institution and is now a successful high school english teacher and has been for many years. You are not a weak person. One in four people will experience depression at some time in their life. Depression does not discriminate against "weak" or "strong". You have many years of fullfillment and usefullness to look forward to. It may be in a different way than the past, but it will be good.