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Old 09-07-2013, 11:43 AM
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I fear my post may have offended you. To clarify, I agree that far too many people medicate their lives to 'even it out', and was not suggesting that route for you. My point was that IF someone finds themselves in a true depression, not just a blue mood, discussing it with a counselor can really help to clarify and redirect ones thoughts. A close family member of mine, years ago suffered a real depression, saw a psychologist for a short time without medication, and has never had a return of the depression.

If this does not apply to you, I'm very glad.
Not to worry. I'm good and was not offended. I think I had just read too many posts suggesting that drugs were the answer to a deeply blue mood. It happens and the sun comes up the next day and all's right with the world again.