Sometimes it's frame of mind, but a lot of it usually seems to be just brain chemistry. I do get treated for it, and it's gotten better for the most part, but once in a while I have bad moments/days.

Interesting. Well, it's officially fall but it's still pretty hot here in SC.

@Auty89 Oh, then it probably isn't seasonal afterall. Just an idea. Hope you have a better day tomorrow! Here in Wisconsin it's been rain, rain, and more rain.

I have. I maintain it well for the most part these days, but there's sometimes it just creeps up on me. I take meds and go to therapy. I've had it a good part of my life, too.

Well, I definitely do have depression. I experience symptoms fairly often (less with medication and therapy though). I've cut myself a few times, and have had suicidal thoughts. I also have anxiety, which tends to be worse. Sometimes I will have nervous breakdowns for no apparent reason.

@Auty89 Just wondering, could it be a deficiency in some vitamin or mineral? I don't want to sound psuedo-scientific and I don't have real depression, but I take B vitamins.

@Auty89 It is a shame that in the USA you have not got universal healthcare free at the point of need paid for using central taxation enablling all to recieve equal care. With that you could get healthcare which would provide you the support and medications for the rest of your life.
And that reminds me - I've got Prosac to order for myself.
There are some Cognitive Behavioural Therapies that you could try and employ and as Bibleskeptic has said, try some diet changes.

@Sofabeast, well, I did just get benefits with my new job. So I have that going for me.

@Biblebeltskeptic, ya know, I'm not sure. I'll have to look into that. Maybe I'll ask my therapist.