Both. It runs in my family on both sides.

My parents divorced before I was 1 years old. There were massive custody issues... My sister and I had all of our basic "needs" (food, clothing, shelter, etc) met, but pretty much got lost in the shuffle when it came to what we needed emotionally. Neglected really. Basically, I never got the chance to feel safe and secure, to be a child.

In addition, I bad doctors that put me on the wrong medications for over 8 years (my teens)... the side effects ended up reigning over my life.

Manipulative bfs. Health ISSUES. Money issues. Apathey issues... too many issues.

Depression isn't a choice or a phase for me. It's a life style.