Hi everyone - i just wanted to say a massive thank you!!!! Think of the most love and thankyou's, you'd ever want to receive and that is what i'm sending you - times 1000!!
I can't believe that in a matter of weeks i have gone from wondering if i was depressed or it was just me to being diagnosed with depression and telling my family. I never, ever imagined i would ever do this - and it is all thank to you guys!!
All your encouragment, wise words are helping me try and solve what is happening to me. I know it is still going to be an uphill battle but just knowing i have my family and you to talk to is the best thing imaginable!
I spoke to my family yesterday and my parents said that they had noticed "something" different with me in comparison to my other sisters since i was a little girl. They said that they had often talked about getting me outside help but had never done it (don't know why) and also that my uncle has depression. All these things that i didn't know - but now i do will help me so much.
I'm not saying i'll feel fine from now on because i know that's not possible but as you said i'm on the right track!
You are all amazing people - you're support has made my life so much easier to cope with!
Lots and lots of love Abby

ps - Repunzel - thank you so much for all your support, you have been amazing and i respect you so much. Your encouragment and understanding was part of the reason that i went to go and get help. Thank you - i wish you all the luck for the future.

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!