In a single word "yes", well sort of the same. I've been diagnosed with non-curable, treatment resistant depression.

Basic meaning I have tried every drug or combination of drugs and nothing works. There are a couple of implants that might help but my insurance won't pay for either one.

I've been in weekly therapy sessions for the last 2 years. Before that I was making trips to the "funny farm" about every other month.

I went through 3 months of ECT treatments without much success. The combo of drugs and ect treatments caused a long term memory loss. So much so that I have a 25 year old son that I don't remember. (Thank God for old photographs)

My Pdoc says all they can do is basically make me "comfortable". Don't you just love the medical profession.

Basically you learn to function. During a severe episode you just go through the motions (which is a good way to lose friends) On "good days" the inside feels almost as good as the smile on your face. Then you hope that it will last a little longer this time.

Don't give up hope.