"After 25 years' research, scientists have found that people who carry a particular gene are more likely to suffer depression regardless of their life experiences."
Never doubted it. My DH has a mild case of depression. Generic Prozac keeps him steady. His Uncle, Brother and a Nephew also suffer from this. All still going untreated, except for self-medicating with alcohol, of course. Uncle has it the worst, but he still has Vietnam to deal with.
It took us four years of hell and back to find meds that worked well for DH.
I don't have it, but I know my Grandmother on my father's side did. My sister is on Wellbutrin, and I did insist that my Dad take a mild anti-depressant for a few months after my Step-Mom died. Took him to the doctor and put him on Wellbutrin for a while, too. Dad's not truly depressed, but the anti's helped him through where friends and family couldn't.
He thanked me later. He just got back from his Honeymoon with his new wife. Both are 70. Life goes on if you have the tools and information to help you through the rough patches. :)
Blessed are the merciful, you are very blessed indeed.