There are some metaphors that families that can last generations. Mine included. And when mental illness runs amok in those families, they have their own way to cope. I am sorry that you are always down in the rabbit hole. Unlike Bipolar Disorder, always having Depression as a baseline must be awful. Though I suffer through the highest of highs and trust me they are extremely painful, I could never understand being at a constant low. So, many hugs to you for being so tough.

With that said. I think it is absolutely adorable that you named your dog Jethro. As a "Tennessee Hillbilly", the name always makes me chuckle and smile.

And, "Bite me." well, many people would say that. Haha