I am sorry to hear about your grandpa
And also that you have to feel so alone with hirsutism. You really think there would be more support out there.

Maybe you can start a thread here about it? To get the word out some more.

And yes depression, and other problems can run in the family. One of the first things my Doctor asked was if anyone in my family suffered with anxiety or depression before.
I know how it feels when you think you are just being selfish with your problems, that they aren't even that bad compared to what other people are going through.
I feel that way everyday but have finally come to realize that I want to be happy, and I'm going to need some help.

Sometimes its hard for parents or other family members to understand whats going on when you try to tell them.
My Mom, brother, and sister understand it well because they have went through it themselves. But my Dad on the other hand doesn't understand Mental Illness at all I don't think, no matter how many times I (embarrassinly) try to explain it to him.

Maybe sense you think that the medication for hirsutism might be making you feel down you could mention it to your Doctor and maybe make the conversation a little easier to start?

But I'm no expert on things, just trying to give some ideas and maybe help you a little