Hey, if you're accepting your diagnosis right away and seeking solutions you're way ahead of me. I ignored my problems for years, right up until they almost completely destroyed my life.

Try not to be too scared, though. I'm only on my second med and it seems to be helping a lot without serious side effects. Not to say there's nothing you can do to help yourself other than meds, but you may be shocked by how big a difference evening out your brain chemicals can make in your life.

And yes, it's absolutely not something to be ashamed of, anymore than diabetes or any other chronic condition. Don't let others shame you just because the problem is in your brain instead of your pancreas.