For the first time I feel like the answer might be yes.... If I'd read this 6mo ago I would've had to fight back tears. Or maybe I would've hit esc. and stopped reading after the first question. Now I feel peaceful and mindful enough to say I am happy. Not perfect, not always happy, but always improving.
Point is, I think maybe They were right that it gets better. And don't be afraid of medication and/or therapy. I needed both.