I have been living with depression for .....[share how long]
I haven't been diagnosed officially, but I've been dealing with it for 13 years now. I haven't seen a professional yet and I don't have meds... I'm working on it though. It's... Well, it's tough.
@SilverDollar38 It Is really scary to step out and get help. It took me four years to work up the courage, but please know that physicians other mental health professionals want to help you and most will honor your bravery. There is no shame in seeking help through therapy, medication, or any combination it takes to get yourself feeling well. Praying for you.
@bkimble001
Thank you so much, but if I can be honest here, I'm not too sure about the whole professional thing. I've experienced counselors in the past that have broken my trust and it hasn't been easily gained back. But, I realized that I need to do something about this after I could no longer hide how bad it was from my family. However, they haven't exactly been all that happy about getting me to somewhere I can get help and I suppose it's because I had hidden it so well that they were shocked to see that I was basically suffering behind closed doors when they weren't looking, but I still wish I was meet with more support from their end... But I know ImI tired of living like this, so I'll try just about whatever I can to have some peace.
13 years
16 years
Six years. It began in 2012 and I didnt get help until 2016.
I'm not sure if its depression i am feeling or anxiety or a combo of the 2
Since I was eight or nine, so a good five years?
Since my teen years, perhaps.
Ive had depression for 3-4 years now.
6 years
I have been living with it for over 15 years but everyday I am happy is a winning day 😁