I agree with the posters above. Even in 2016 people don't understand depression or mental illness . I do believe it's getting better but we have a LONG way to go.

I've also made a post about the guilt of having depression when , from the outside you appear to be privileged.

I would be lying if I said I had the answer, but I think there are different categories of problems no matter where you go.

One thing thats helping me is to not be with "myself" so much. I noticed that when I'm alone too much I focus on only myself and thoughts start to eat away at me. My focus is to narrow.

So now I'm getting out more and using some of my focus to help others.. (work, volunteering, etc.)

Depression has definitely darkened my outlook on life too. But just knowing that helps me too.

You can do it 👍😘

If your going thru a hard time , please don't hurt yourself! Use this instead

http://www.crisistextline.org

Text START to 741-741