Hi folks,

I am inclined to agree with Wants2Fly and the 'jumpstart' theory. Although I've avoided meds myself (my father was a prescription drugs addict) I have seen them jumpstart friends out of depression.

I see meds as one strategy among others to get us out of the loop. As for the chemical imbalance theory, who knows?

I do know one thing. I have slipped into long phases of depressive thinking, focussing on all the bad stuff, and then with one great effort I've pulled out. It's like when I stop myself being angry. I think CBT therapy is good for this. Dealing with your own mood is the hardest work there is, I don't deny that, but I do think we can get a bit of control
if we find our own key.

There's another thing. When I have made a bit of progress on my own, even a tiny bit, I just feel so proud.

Cheers, Myzen