Depression Understood Forums

Hey everyone, this is my first time posting to a forum of any kind.
I am a 24yr old female who has consciously known to be dealing with depression for about 9yrs.
My depression doesnt come from having a tough upbringing or bullying etc, maybe I thought it was when I was a teen but I've dealt with those things. As I learn more about myself, about others and the way the world works I start to question, can some people be born to having depression?

As a very young child I would upset VERY easily, didnt relate to others well and couldnt understand why, I remember feeling the world would be better off without me at an age younger than 10.

I had very manical depression which was definitely heightened by the abuse of alcohol, for many years through the ages of 17-23, in which I did some very stupid things and lost many peoples respect and love.

Now that I am 24 and has been an entire year without a "manical" episode, I know I have come a long way but am unsure if I will ever be rid of the dark cloud. Does it ever end, is it something we learn to deal with for the rest of our lives, can some people be born with it?

Diamond you'd have to ask a doctor for sure, but I've heard people say they were born with it due to a chemical imbalance, but with the right treatment it doesn't have to run your life. Depending on the type some learn to live with it, some over come it, but it can get better. Keep reaching out and maybe discuss it with your doctor.