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Thanks for the ping.

This is a very sad situation. I too had a close friend that took his life a little over one year ago. It was such a shock. This guy had so many things going for him it was hard to understand. I was so angry at him for such a long time. It still breaks my heart when I think of what he did to his wife and children, but I have never felt that kind of pain and pray that I never do.

God bless TrappedInLiberalHell's family.

I have seen this thread floating around, but just started reading some of the posts. (Thanks for the ping!)
I am so glad to see this being talked about here. I remember when I started at my former job, I knew that my drug screening would show that I was taking antidepressants, and asked the HR person if it would that have an effect on me.... with my supervisor, as I knew she would see my records. She jokingly said that almost half the company was in the same boat. I think at that point, I realized how widespread this illness has become.
I am coping with my depression, with the help of family, friends, prayer and medication..in that order. I feel fortunate that we live in a time where this is recognized as the illness that is is.
I'm not sure if it's been discussed, but this seems to be extremely hereditary. My mother and one of my sister have been diagnosed as clinically depressed as well.