Hi everyone,

My name is Christine and I am fairly new to this forum. I’ve been hiding my depression for about 6 years and it has never gotten really bad till now. I’m constantly consumed by it and find that I have no peace in my mind. I just went this morning to see my college’s psychologist and pretty much just spilled my guts out. I’m now set up for therapy once a week and shall see the Psychiatric ARNP next week to possibly be prescribed antidepressants. I feel like a chunk of the weight is off my shoulders,though it’s only the beginning;I'm glad I finally took the initiative.

I would appreciate any advice on how to admit having depression to people such as family members and friends. I am particularly afraid to tell my mother what’s going on with me. I know I cannot tackle this alone but I hate how I will most likely be scrutinized by others ,and people’s opinions of me will change.