At 09:30 AM 1/9/98 -0500, Mark wrote: ............... .........>I'm wondering if there are other strategies we can use that >can boost his spirits. We've tried to be reassuring and positive, but >it doesn't seem to stick. Mark, the only way I know of to deal with clinical depression is through the use of anti-depressant drugs. I've tried Prozac, Wellbutrin, and am now on Zoloft which works best for me. I don't think I could function with out it. As far as is known, clinical depression is a chemical problem and the only way to fix it is chemically. The usual caveats apply to the above information. Peace, John