Great posts, buttercup!! I haven't posted here in months and very rarely even visit the TDF anymore but the recent loss of two classmates (both suicides and both with depression issues) has really had me thinking about causes and treatments for depression.
I think buttercup was pretty clear that you can't pigeon hole everyone that has depression as being able to be treated exactly the same.
I know someone who has attempted suicide (thankfully failed) and is treated with meds, therapy and most recently a diet change. All of the above is helping them...some. They still have "down" days.