I wrote a big ol paragraph........then deleted it.
I was on Effexor prior to AA. I suspected that I'd be on them the rest of my life - made me feel great and that was cool and it's not hard to take a pill. I heard over and over (over time) that I might want to investigate the "spiritual malady" and actually TRY to do something about that. If that didn't work, then go back on the drugs.
Needless to say, my delusional perception of needing anti-depressants was wrong. I needed a connection with a God of my understanding - even though I didn't think that's what I needed. It wasn't until some time later that I was able to see I had been completely wrong in the past.
--Well said Keith.
I'd add to it: "We're only as sick as our secrets."