Beating the blues without antidepressants

Let me help you all re the depression, sleeping and nightly loo issues.  Of course, you must check with your western medical team first !  My friend and I see an acupuncturist and all these issues have been discussed at length !  In regards to the loo bit, this doctor of Chinese medicine is working to re-balance the fluids around the body - and the nightly "will I, won't I get up" scenario has gone (bonus: the lymphoedema has also reduced greatly). A recent addition is the needle in the forehead and that seems to be working a treat on the insomnia and anxiety.  Yes, it is expensive at $70 for an hour of treatment each fortnight VS taking regular unwelcome medications but it seems to me a good investment.  I have only had a few sessions but can go longer without and as I understand it, once really sorted I may not need more or I can go occasionally for a bit of a top-up if I feel I need to.  Certainly worth looking at - I view my hour as 'for me' as it is really time out as well.  Worth looking at - and the needles are not a worry to the needle-phobic person.