Depression for 30 years

[mythicangel516]

I was diagnosed with Severe Major Depressive Disorder the summer I turned 13. So, technically only 29 years, but who’s counting?

Anyway, I just got out of a major bought of depression that I did not recognize. No one saw it and I did not acknowledge it. It was hard to see when no one said anything about it. I suppose my family has become tolerant of it?

I’m offering my brief story to encourage everyone to get regular outside check ups for their mental health. Do not fall into the “I’m tired” trap. Even if you don’t feel depressed, make and keep regular appointments just like you’re supposed to with your physical health.

 

[Basil the Great]

Welcome to the forums and may God bless you very much for joining us. Your warning is an important one, as depression is a major problem, impacting millions in the U.S. every year, if not tens of millions. I fought situational depression off and on from age 20 to about age 43, so I feel for you very much.

 

[Jeshu]

Welcome and thank you for your warning.

 

[teresa]

prayers