I'm having a busy weekend but want to jump in with a quick (!) note about this thread. My hat is off to those who have been able to live life unmedicated.
(Side note to Colin: I don't want to offend so please, Colin, take this as the positive comment it's meant to be: You are doing so well lately, that I'm happy for you. That you'be been able to do so well the past year without drugs is amazing. I remember the bad old days when some folks were posting hourly, around the clock for days at a time. Having recurring insomnia, I can identify with the agony of it.) I have tried the drug-free route over and over again and I do LOTS better with an anti-depressant. Two short years ago the available drugs had some very unpleasant side effects that played significantly in my abandonment of medication. I'll share this much in the hope that others with chronic depression with benefit: There are new drugs that don't have the unpleasant side effects. Take care, all. All the best, Lama ps- Best "medication" for short-term treatment for depression: JoniFest 2nd best medication: live music in general
