@Allycat73

I am like you in the sense I have wondered if I am really depressed or making it up in my mind because I don't have it bad as what I read in the forums. I sleep Ok and tend to over-eat when am depressed. The over-eating leads to weight-gain, but no other serious health issues or and I seemingly appear to have an OK life.

And I have cycled with my depression so many times with my up and down phases, that I have been frustrated and have had thought about putting an end to this all to make it easy for people around me and myself.

But I am convinced there are ways and I can fight this thing off. I am just determined to fight it and not let it get the better of me and as a first step have gotten myself to go see a doctor and waiting to meet a psychiatrist.

Tbh, I don't know what to say, but I am sorry you are where you are and hope things will become better.

@Winterbritt:
You are amazing. I see the genuine interest you (and some others too) who take to help others to give a listening ear and help. Just a note to say people like you give hope!