About turning depression into anger: I really found that to be the most important thing. And it is extremely effective. I can lift even a severe depression in a matter of minutes by redirecting it into anger - a LOT of anger. I can really work myself into a rage when I am depressed. I am just gradually learning how useful this tool can be as well. Last week, I set aside the entire week, just to work on some issues and get out some anger. I not only found my repressed anger against my mom, but worked at it so effectively, I really understand where the term "flood" comes from. I mean, I was RAGING MAD. I had to stop every other minute because I was out of breath, and then went at it again until I could find no more anger or I was so tired I simply could not continue. And you now, yesterday I couldn't find any more anger. The emotions were still lingering a little, but the anger was simply gone.

I think I have at least some anger left that I will get out little by little, but by and large, there really came forth a flood. I was on antidepressants. I had my worst suicidal attack while on Effexor, so I doubt it could count as a lifesaver in my case. I stopped taking the medication about two months after I started doing the self-help measures. I am feeling -much- better. I am making progress on my way to healing, and can identify a lot of the post-flood symptoms. I can easily fall asleep now, something I haven't been able to do for the last two years, I have fewer compulsive thoughts, have lost interest in TV violence (I get sick of it), I cry more easily - both for myself and for others." Frank