You (TEOM) are so right on.....I was depressed for a long time because of what I saw of myself, but now I am pulling out of it. When I was reading the Torah it actually felt like new neural circuits were being created in my brain. I experienced real healing in the brain and that is when my depression lifted. I have gained a lot. My guitar playing has improved and my study of music theory, so much so I am intending (Yah willing) to get a piano and work on that. I am truly blessed. When I found this site I knew there would be others. Nice to meet you. I haven't felt this love for life since I was a teenager.