I haven't struggled with depression with quite as long (I was diagnosed when I was 13 and I'm 22 now). But I've also tried pretty much every medication out there, been in therapy for years and have been hospitalized more times than I'd like to admit. The last time I was hospitalized, the psychiatrist brought up ECT. I refused but it was somewhat reassuring that there IS that last resort.

As for functioning, I honestly don't know how I do it. One day at a time, I guess. Or one hour at a time. I try to hold on to hope that it will get better. Maybe there will be medical advances in psychiatric drugs or other treatments.

Hang in there!