Originally Posted by cabrio zo

I actually agree here, this is usually how I see things, I' 'lucky' that when I go through phases as you describe above I can shake myself out of it after a few days and wouldn't amount it to being depressed, but I've never felt bad enough to even consider talking to a Doctor about it.

Although Johnnyb's 'treatment' might be a bit unconventional as it is not a legally prescribed drug, I wouldn't say I'd totally trust prescribed drugs either, I can't remember names, but hasn't there been legally prescribed drugs taken off of the market for allegedly causing suicides etc? Legal doesn't always mean safer though of course not that I am condoning self prescribed illegals any drug that has the ability to alter the way the brain functions is a bit scary, guess its a case of finding what is right for you personally - I do think GP's are too ready just to write a prescription IMO.

When I feel a bit unmotivated and tired I find exercise helps