> >> Not sure I know the difference between feeling blue and being 
> >> depressed.
> >
> > If you don't know the difference, you've never had chronic 
> > depression.
> >
> > Imagine:
> > 1. A dark cloud in your brain that slows down your thinking and 
> > makes
> > everything more difficult.
> > 2. Not caring about anything.
> > 3. Loss of sex drive.
> > 4. Difficulty sleeping.
> 

I've been reading this thread with only mild interest. Now you've got my attention.
I currently suffer each of the above to _some_ extent.
I've had some variety of health problems in the past, and I'm currently considering
a variety of possible causes. Depression was not on my list.

The greatest relief I've found so far, though it was only passing, began when I woke
from having my Gall Bladder removed. I felt absolutely WONDERFUL, beginning only a
few minutes after I woke from the surgery. Its removal was not for gallstones, but for
a long-undiagnosed infection that was affecting my general (and mental) health.

Please, I don't mean to detract at all from those suffering depression. I'm not claiming
to be anything but a very interested reader who wants to find his own path to a better life.
Unfortunately, mood altering drugs are a bit dangerous for me, but I'll be reading and 
learning whatever I can from this thread.

James, congratulations on twelve years. Keep Coming Back.

Lyle

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