Thanks for sharing your story. I am 71 and have suffered from chronic depression for many years. I was severely depressed for more than ten years and was on four mood altering medications at the same time without relief. My depression made a turn for the better after reading a book by David D Burns: "Feeling Good". I do not know David Burns and have no association with him or the sale of his books. But I tell you, this book turned my life around and that was more than ten years ago. I remain in therapy. Talk therapy, medications, and reading good books like the one I just described work best for me.