Brennan, By no means was I saying that you can think or eat away depression, even though attitude and coping skills are key to beating it. If you read the beginning of my post, it was motivated due to how Susan and Ally are doing and how we should support them right now.

There are many journal articles, and books like the ones by Andrew Weil, that show very clearly how vitamins and supplements like Omega 3's are important to how we "feel;" how our mood is. By itself, a B vitamin complex will not take care of clinical depression. But to say that foods and supplements are not important is to ignore what our bodies do indeed need to feel good. I know what it's like not to have B12 in my body and I had dementia and angry mood swings. And if you are low, or high, on blood sugar, you can feel like crap.

I did in fact mention psychiatrists and psychologists and am myself seeing a very good one. I cannot do the antidepressants, just as a point of information. They are an important tool in fighting depression but so are many other things, like support of family and friends. The "prescription" for depression is different for everyone.

I'm glad antidepressants worked for you. They can be quite effective.

Kendra, You are very kind to make those suggestions. I am afraid that my diet is very limited due to allergies, salt restriction, etc. I am so sorry your Mom died and that you have a lot to deal with due to that. It was very hard seeing what my Dad went through for 16 months before he died too. I am thankful he is no longer suffering and is with his golfing and teaching friends now.

Joanmarie, I get angry too. I have had to really work hard at getting over my anger at certain doctors and their inability to get things right. It's been almost worse than my anger about being sick. It can really adversely affect your blood pressure, so be careful about getting too angry. I believe in purpose too - I just wish I knew why so much you know what has hit the fan.

Connie, I'm glad you can still do things you love. I think a good cry is great for the body. When I need to cry, I just let it out. It feels good afterwards. You have lots going on and still have energy for others. I wish I had energy to volunteer my time again.

Any care you guys get for MG or depression or whatever else is between you and your doctors. I simply wanted to give some support.

Annie