I think you're right about just needing to get back on track with some meds if you can't seem to get out of it. I know after one of my babies I had the blues, and they lasted longer than they should. When my doctor and I talked, if I didn't get better in two weeks, I would have to take meds to get myself out of it. I was lucky and came out of it. But I remember how important she said it was to get some meds or you could be stuck in it forever. Unless you get to the point of needing them, I think it's hard to understand the need for them, if that makes any sense. I'm at that point now with PMS or possibly that PMDD. Diane