It's important you get past this. There is probably resentment that you were untreated for 7 years, but at least mental illness is not nearly as stigmatized as it was even 10-20 years ago. Honestly, had I not been treated 3 years ago (at 19!) I would probably not be alive right now. Everyone in the psych ward when I was at the hospital questioned why I was there because I was the youngest in that ward. However, that moment changed my life for the better and I just feel *lucky* that I was provided help. I suffered since I was 11? when I tried my first attempt, but I don't have any resentment towards anyone. Both of my parents were in denial until I got hospitalized but I don't blame them. I wouldn't want to believe there was anything wrong with my children, either.

My sister has a reading comprehension problem, but as far as we know she doesn't have any mood disorders but she has fought and continued her education. My mom is constantly discriminated against because she did not have the opportunity to attend school and english is her second language....As you can see, struggles are everywhere and all we can do is fight and move forward. Dwelling on what has happened hinders your ability to move forward because it's so easy to ruminate.