Thanks for the reply, Myst. I tried therapy for the first time two years ago and attended on and off for a little over a year. It didn't really help me and I didn't feel I could relate to the two counsellors I saw. In fact, I feel I can't connect in general and since you brought up family, them as well. I think I get enough exercise - my walks are long and very fast paced and I've been taking walks for many years, ever since I was a kid. I think it's more being unable to get my mind off things that bothers me. Regarding it being a life long condition - that's also my fear. I think you're referring to managing depression and that thought greatly discourages me because I fret that this will never end.