When I was in the throes of depression, I did not know what to do, or where to turn. I visited these forums looking for answers at first. But as time went on, I found support and encouragement here. Being a clinician myself, I was under the impression that I was not supposed to be depressed. But I found myself there anyway.

It was through the encouragement and support of others here on these boards where I came to some realizations: 1. I needed therapy 2. I needed a short course of medication 3. I needed to continuously push myself to do things that made life worthwhile.

Keep pressing on, and no matter what, never give up.