You say you are not unfamiliar with depression, yet you make assumptions and recommendation that are most definitely not based on real knowledge of depression and depressive disorders. I was not trying to be hostile but anyone who basically says a depressed person just needs to do the equivalent of "snap out of it", has absolutely no clue.
And this comment:
they take pills and try to skip all the hard work. And you know, I just don’t think that, long term, pills work. MAYBE they work for a short term. and MAYBE, enjoying their effects for a few months makes you even less able to cope with hard core depression the old fashioned way. Depression can be totally debilitating and should not be treated lightly. I think using prescription meds is a way of treating them lightly. I’m not a medical professional. It’s just my observation. I think you need to fight your way out of depression, and often you need help, but I don’t think the pills are help.
states quite plainly you don't believe medication works.
I never said they just need to “snap out of it.” Are you reading my posts? I am advocating years, if necessary, of hard work at developing coping skills, identifying weaknesses, strengthening weak areas, making necessary changes where necessary (like changing jobs if you were assaulted there, cutting off ties with brother if they molested you, etc.), nutritional therapy, positive activity, etc.
Why do you keep saying I am acting as though depression is no big deal? I am saying it IS a big deal, and needs a lot more work and attention, not a quick prescription. I am also saying that, in the end, if only a prescription will help, fine, but it should be the last resort, not the first.