Sometimes the hardest part of dealing with a mental illness ; is waiting  for the medication to kick in . Depression dominated my life for many years. Still I am attempting to persevere . By maintaining a strict schedule of activities of daily living , I feel so much better . I'm not out of the woods yet though. A therapist informed me that it takes 6 weeks for the medication to reach full efficacy . So I will persevere . I owe that much to my family and friends who have supported me through the years . It is with a heart full of gratitude that I type these words. Fondly, Donna !