I have been living with depression for .....[share how long]

9 years...

I first sought help 7 years ago, but in hindsight, it started a lot earlier, probably when I hit puberty - so around 25 years, I'd say. The tendency towards depression will always be a part of me, I think, but a recent move plus major work stress plus a near-tragedy in my family added anxiety... So what I want and what I am working towards now is to cope better in general and to no longer be so dependent and influenced by other people's emotions - the latter of which of course necessitating understanding and handling my own better. Not the smallest order, but after a quarter of a century living with this, it's really time for a change. ;)

@Laura

6-7 years

I have been living with depression for almost 15 years. (I'm 25)

14 years

As long as I can remember.

a few months

Around 1 year.

11 months now

around 12 yearsb