Hi Patagonia, I'm older and had depression for as long as I can remember. Had plenty of counselors, a few psychiatrists, lots of meds, and still depressed. I'm waiting to see right now if I can get approved to see a psychotherapist for the first time, but I also wonder if I'm just hoping for answers that should have been there already.
I don't think we have a choice, we cant give up hope.
think you should hang on to any hope you have. You will soon know and maybe this doctor will have help and answers, I wish you all the best!