Disclaimer

I must offer this disclaimer: I’m not a physician, psychologist, or licensed therapist.  While I’ve read widely in the literature of mental health generally and depression in particular, I’m not qualified to give professional advice.  For that, one should seek out a psychiatrist, psychologist, or licensed social worker (LCSW) or licensed professional counselor (LPC).  What I offer here is my personal experience which, though I hope it will be both instructive and helpful, should not be taken as a prescription that fits other situations.  All depressions differ.  A trained professional is best suited to understand each person’s case and give proper guidance.