Therefore, the opinions and statements made in all articles and replies do not represent the official opinions of MGH and MGH Neurology. Neither is MGH or MGH Neurology responsible for the content of any articles or replies. No messages are screened for content. Dear Systems Ghost, Yes, it is possible for depression to become a way of live and to even become part of who you are. But like any disorder, you can find ways to work around it so that you can live life anyway.
Science shows that it often does more to change the brain chemistry than the drugs.
The problem is that when we are depressed these are hard to do. Start with two items. Then add the rest. Drugs or no drugs you are here anyway and you might as well have the best life you can. You owe it to yourself and to those around you.