Well, you seem to be closing yourself off to all options. Usually you don't go to "group therapy" only. It starts with one on one therapy, with group perhaps once or twice a week.

I really have to suggest going into therapy. Believe me, it isn't as bad as you may think. Most people are pretty nervous about therapy, but once you get in there and start talking, it's fine! The therapist helps to get you started too. But you have to have an open mind, and be determined to be honest. Otherwise it won't work. You've got to want to get well! Therapy DOES work, if you let it.

Talk to your doctor, and he can refer you to a good therapist -- he'll know who to send you to. If you really don't want therapy, the only other option is just medication -- and like you said, it just treats the symptoms. But if you already know what causes the depression, then ???

I wish you the very best. God bless and please take care. Hugs, Lee