I've commented a couple of times on this thread, but I just wanted to add on here. I feel you. I think a lot of them just wallow in their depression, because it gives them this excuse for not succeeding. and yeah, at first it can be; but if you're recovering, or self-aware of the fact that you're depressed (/have been diagnosed), then you realize that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and you can escape by working for it.  One of the first things recommended by all of my psychiatrists and therapists has been exercise! And they tell you that because it works! That's one of the main reasons I think all of these FA's who are "depressed" (I highly doubt most of them have an actual diagnosis) don't do it. They know it will help, but they don't want to lose their scapegoat. It's easy to blame weight gain on depression, so if they reach a point where they're better, they have nothing but themselves to assign blame to.