In response it Irulan,

When I read the quote you chose from my note, it sounded very boostful to me, so I appologize if that's how it came across to anyone else, it wasn't meant to be so. I meant to communicate that I am doing well now. I do get "the blues" at certain points, but the reaction and ability to handle a pms funk, is much easier. My MD describes it as a drug that raises the floor of depression, so if you do get depressed, it doesn't get worse and worse, etc. and I find that to be true (thankfully!)


In many cases the cause of depression IS only a chemical problem - such as in my friend. Not enough of seratonin, I believe, in the brain. Taking anti-depressives solved that problem. She described it as living in a fog and not being able to think clearly, and make decisions. Zoloft gave her a clear mind allowed her to figure out things. Years of counseling didn't do anything but cost $.

BUT everyone is different and one's MD is useful in determining the best course of action for each individual.