I struggled with depression for years until I was put on a mood stabilizer and started feeling better. I had a pdoc (and now a pnurse) who believed me, and believed in me.

However, I've also had an IP pdoc who was a real jerk, thinking I only had borderline and I just needed an AD and to put my big girl panties on. I don't go to that hospital anymore.

So I guess my answer would be it's more about the providers and what they provide. For now the answer is yes: I've been stable for a year and a half. It took some effort, failure, and frustration, though.