MB - I'll be watching this thread closely to see if AD's have any effect on MLC. So far, I've not heard of any successes - but I think that's mainly because the MLCer refuses to believe they're depressed and wouldn't take AD's. They usually feel great, because they're having an A. Why would they think they're depressed?
It will get easier soon, I promise. Not great, but easier. It helps to do what you're doing - reaching out to others, work on yourself, and "fake it 'til you make it".
You have 6 children? Any of them twins? I have 5. H was married before and had 2. I had 1. We married, and then had twins. They were all ours through adoption, so yeah...they're all mine! LOL
We had the happiest, closest family until recently. We just had our first grandchild, whom I adore. My grandmother name is "Grammie" I like it (chose it actually) - It's a bit old-fashioned, but I think it's warm and fuzzy feeling. You know, "I wants Gwammie to howd me." LOL Perfect, right?