I've been in and out of treatment for 15 years, and nothing has ever really helped me. I have been hospitalized before, and also recently tried a partial hospitalization program which was a disaster. If anything, I think I'm better off without therapy. I often feel more misunderstood because of therapy and as a result become more depressed, so yes, breaks have helped to a degree. I have also tried many medications with little to no effect, so I can relate to that frustration as well.