So I feel this is the first step to helping myself. I'm not sure how to start or what to do.

I have not been to a doctor to be diagnosed with depression but i did some research online and felt that that is what i'm dealing with and have been dealing with for years. I always knew something was wrong with me, and didn't know what it was...but after reading the symptoms, i feel like i'm in the right direction.

i'm 31 years old, married to a wonderful man, and have two step children. That in itself can be very difficult to deal with.

i'm glad i found this outlet and hope that i will get better acquainted with this site and the users. i sometimes feel that no one know what i'm going through and that they think i'm just feeling sorry for myself. i guess in reality i feel like i do feel sorry for myself and i dont know how to deal with that.

thanks for readying...and i look forward to any comments or advice.