^^Ah. Well, the way I see it, "medication" doesn't have to mean "chemicals produced in a lab." Herbal remedies and supplements also come under the heading of "medication" in my way of thinking. And yes, I think they work.

Let me note too, I think people have different images in their heads when they hear the words, "chronic depression." To me, it means the slow brain activity I described above, and has nothing to do with happy or sad. Others may take "chronic depression" to mean that the person is always sad and gloomy--perhaps because they fail to see the joy in life? That's why the "cheer up, things aren't that bad" or "don't let it get you down" speeches automatically follow any mention of chronic depression. Which is a pet peeve of mine.