Originally Posted by
irongeek
Great intro. We have a lot in common. Like you, I'm a software guy (mech engineer by training, but I evolved into a manufacturing systems s/w guy professionally). Like you, I grew up in the Detroit area (Warren, MI to be exact). Also, like you, I battled depression - especially during the dark winter months. Strength training is, by far, the best treatment for depression I've ever used - and I've tried a few.
As for the Greyskull program, it sounds fine and is probably pretty close to the SS novice program. The main thing is to get your form on your core lifts right. For that, you already have the SSBBT book, so you're in good shape.
Best of luck to you!