Depression Understood Forums

Hi everyone. I'm Courtney. I'm 19 and just finished my first year of college.

I started suffering from depression around age 13/14, right between middle school and high school. After a year and a half I brightened up. I felt so great. It was like being a normal person, and I had never been happier. Soon after graduating high school I started to sink again. Now after maybe 8 months of a slow decline, I have reached such a deep sadness that I'm scared of how much worse I could possibly get.

This is my first time ever reaching out. I have never told anyone how bad I am. Not even my parents know, nor my boyfriend.

I do my best to get up each day, shower, and eat healthily. But what may be my biggest problem is that I have no friends. So please, please send me a PM and start a conversation with me if you read this. I need someone talk to.

Hi Courtney, My name is Rachel, I have been struggling with depression and anxiety for the past 10+ years. Ever since highschool, ( 7 years ago ) I have had trouble makin good friends, this is one of the biggest reasons why I think I have struggled with depression so much. If you would like to chat and get to know more, u can send me a message.