SJ -- It seems that depression is a fluid condition for many of us. It overtakes us like waves, then ebbs like the tide. It's awful when it's upon, a truly dreadful disease.

For personal experience, I would say yes, people get tired of hearing it. I wish I could say otherwise. One can hope to find some friends, however, who find enough redeeming qualities in one to stick with one. And perhaps to find places, such as here on the forums, who understand so that we can turn here instead of overburdening other friendships and family.

As for my therapist, I pay my therapist to offer acceptance and hope. I'm outta there when s/he doesn't.