This is bollocks. Sorry, but I find it a tad offensive.
Those of us who sometimes play grudging host to the Black Dog don't do so because it's a laugh. The thought of having to rely on meds with unfortunate side effects and deal with people's ignorance is rage inducing enough without the realisation that your own body is letting you down.

If you must know I find one thing helps a lot. Exercise. Lots of cardiovascular exercise. During particularly bad bouts, I've been known to run three miles in under nineteen minutes.
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Wed 29 Apr 2009, 10:18, Reply)