DEPRESSION-What is it?

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Originally Posted by AX17609

What I've learned in my multi-decade battle with this disease is that modern medicine has no greater understanding of Depression (big D) than it does the common cold. Diagnosis is one thing; effective treatment is quite another.

I'm really sorry to hear that. Having functioned as part of a treatment team in a residential psychiatric setting, I already knew that getting the right meds at the right dosage was often trial and error. I suppose that I was fortunate to (finally) engage a quality psychiatrist and therapist for myself. However, I kissed a few frogs before finding the relief that has sustained for these past couple of decades. I know that it's really tough to be Clinically Depressed and to continue working toward a better life; but it's possible and worth the struggle. Good luck...