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Entering the fray here, at least for a brief post. I worked long and hard with a homeopathic physician who was actually an M.D., for about 8 years to treat depression and various physical ailments because I was scared of chemical antidepressants. Sometimes the homeopathic remedy worked on the depression; after taking a constitutional remedy, which is taken every two or three months, I would often feel a lifting of the cloud, and have a sense that I had the power to DECIDE where my thoughts and reactions would steer me; and I could consiously choose not to move in the direction of down. This reaction never lasted more than a day to a few days though, but when it came I saw possibilities and hope. Endless adjustments of dosage and potency were made during those years, with the good times never lasting, until I finally just said Screw It. I made a commitment to try allopathic antidepressants, talked to my allopathic GP and counselor about it, and went on Paxil. The results have been very good. If I was into regret, I'd have some about those lost years. It was never obvious to me to try another road--probably because I was depressed! Good discussion topic; I'm glad to see homeopathy discussed here. Rick