I understand this so very much. Do you do this/go through this strictly for attention? Based on everything you have wrote I would say not. Yes there is a difference between seeking attention, and seeking advice or just having to get something off your chest. So I would say this does not make you a whiney little bit ch. I too was never abused growing up. I had good parents that love me. I am now a grown man with my own family & I struggle with sever depression and suicidal thoughts. I see how happy other other people are around me so I don't think not being depressed is just feeling hallow. Feeling hallow can lead to depression, or so I've been told. I try my hardest to hid my depression from everyone & I do a good job of it. Yet when I reach out for help or advice I honestly feel like I'm standing up and saying "look at me. Look at me." When the truth is I hate being the center of attention. You don't always have to have a "real" reason to be depressed. Sometimes people are just depressed for "no reason" at all. That does not mean they are just seeking attention. Most often it is just the opposite. They want to be left alone. Even if you don't want to be left alone though that does not mean you are being a crybaby or a whiney little.....You're just depressed & need help. I strongly encourage you to go get the help you need. And remember you can always post on here whenever you want. We will not think any less of you for it.

Also based on your last post it seems as if your mom has some serious mental issues she needs to deal with her self. As for her lawyer they need to STFU. They are not a dr and they don't know you & everything you've been through. Her dr is treading dangerous ground trying to diagnose you solely based on what your mom is saying.