Thanks Chemar. I've always admired and agreed with your views on depression. I've used both approaches to deal with my own. I much prefer a more natural method, but there have been times when I've had to temporarily rely on medications. I just don't like the side-effects, and I'm glad that your husband and son are able to avoid them.

Mostly all I have done is talk to my sister, about whatever she wants to talk about. And she's begun talking to me. But it's a start, right?

And Julie, thanks ever so much for the kind words. Everyone who feels depressed should have someone they can talk to. And you're right, there doesn't have to be a reason.

Idealist