Not to be a Debbie Downer or anything, but I haven't conquered my depression. I don't think you ever really can; it's a daily struggle, after all. Granted, I've made some huge strides in the past few years--dumping the abusive prick I'd made the mistake of dating when I was 17, getting therapy, and starting my column in the local paper.

Still, depression is sort of like diabetes--there are treatments, but there is no cure. I have my good days and my bad days, just like anyone else. Thankfully, the bad are becoming fewer and farther between, but I don't think anyone can consider themselves cured--just in remission.