It was amazing..when they took me off antidepressants..I was not a low as i have been.. They say antidepressant can cause suicidal ideation sometime more frequently in teenagers and I was on those for three years and wondered why I wasn't better. So now I'm on some anxiety meds, bp meds and ritalin for ? ADD but it helps the depression part. It's not only given for ADD.. It does boost my mood when I'm in a low...better than the anitdepressants did. I do not feel stigmatiazed, I'm very high functioning and I don't know how many people I've met who are very successful in their careers that are on something. But If at some point I can get off ( when the stress of D decreases) it would be nice not to be dependant.. And I hate when people think your not a good enough parent. I'm proud to be my daughters parent and I'm told I go above and beyond for her and Its because I love her so much..She keeps me sane. All that is necessary for raising great kids is just being good enough and being there. Thanks for sharing your BP history I've met many wonderful people with our dx, we are just more passionate. Have a great day and take care.