Dont know if this post will be of any help......I have been diagnosed with depression very late in my life, been given my pills and referred to a councillor....which I all stopped after 4 months! Me personally just could not handle it which had a lot to do with the way I was brought up....suck it up and get on with it! But I do believe that if if was more accepted in my society earlier on I will be better adjusted now.

I did not have much of a chance I suppose since my mum and more than 60% of my family are either depressed, alcoholics or admitted to mental institutions.

All I can say is that if there is any way for you to get the help you need then take it even if you have to try different options...dont give up at the first hurdle. It is not our fold for feeling like we do!!!!! and we deserve the help that is out there!! but we also reserve the right to make changes that best support us!

All the best
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