Dealing with Depression: A Lifelong Struggle

I've dealt with depression since I was 15. I am now 46. 😥

Yes!

37 years old here. All of my life until last year.

yup

Yes but I never knew that my feelings were valid until high school. I always thought it was all in my head

Regrettably I would have to say yes

TW…..yeah i can trace it back to when i was being abused at age five but me being five i obviously wasn’t aware of much i just remember one long night in the dark with screaming and pain and me repeating over and over again in my head that i wanted to die and that never stopped i just thought i wouldn’t have to struggle or fight back against the “monsters” if i was dead cause that’s how they wanted me anyway but me being five i had no idea what that was i just learned to live with the very low moods and suicidal thoughts.

Don t think about that anymore, just go to a church, don t tell anyone about your issues, maybe you can talk with the pastor. You may find some sincere people there but don t talk about yourself. I am 56 I wish We will live somewhere closer I bet we have a lot in common.

Mostly. I am 56 years old and my last happy memories were when I was able 30. My depression has progressed yearly every since

I have been dealing with depression since age 8 (that I can remember) I never got professional diagnosis since my parents refused to take us to the Dr, especially a mental health one. I still struggle super hard to this day, and I've been on meds since 18. All you can do is keep pushing through for the ones who love you. Stay strong

The first time I was sent to a psychiatrist I was 6 so yes. I still need meds every day and I still struggle

At 19 when I lost my Mom to a DUI and again at 30 when my Dad died from heart disease. 8 months later my grandmother died also from a heart attack. No warning with any of them!! My grandmother was the last closest relative I had other than my husband and 2 daughters. I’m not ashamed to admit I had to go on an antidepressant and anxiety medication after my Dad died. I’m now 55, …and still need these meds to help me!!

Yes, for a very long time 😢

Yep

For the biggest part of my life.

Me too

Yes