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Janet: I'm 43 years old and was diagnosed with major clinic (endogenous) depression almost 2 years ago though I believe I was symptomatic a couple of years before my diagnosis (endogenous depression is when brain chemicals aren't functioning correctly--exdogenous depression is depression caused by external factors i.e. divorce, death of loved one, etc.). I will be on anti-depression meds all my life and I can tell you for a FACT that no matter how hard you pull on the boot-straps, you cannot lift yourself out of that depression. It took me trying 5 different anti-depressants before I found the one that worked for me (prozac).....while I can appreciate "fistiness" in the elderly (or even me!)...that smacks of "oh, nothings wrong with you, just get out of bed and get moving!". My depression led me to a suicide attempt.....so I definately agree with your analysis. Sincerely, Mark