I've been struggling with depression, anxiety, and ADD for probably the past 4 years of my life. A year or two ago i noticed it sort of got worse. My motivation was terribly low and I just felt so negatively about myself and the world around me. A few months ago I decided to finally tell my parents I wanted to go to the doctor. I've started going to a psychiatrist and right now I'm on Buspirone for anxiety and it has definitely helped me. I also started seeing a therapist in the same office and talking to her has been really helpful. It's nice to have someone to just talk to and not be judged, and she offers solutions and suggestions that will help lessen my anxiety. I've only talked about my anxiety with them so far. My depression is just kind of hard for me to talk about because it's not like I feel suicidal, it's just a really intense brain fog and negative state of mind. I'm going to get there soon, I just wanted to see how the lessened anxiety affected my depression.

Long story short, I wish I had gotten help sooner because it's already helping me so much, even just to have a therapist to vent to. If you're struggling with mental illness, please see a therapist or doctor but don't wait and let yourself be miserable! You're quality of life is so much better I promise, there is a solution.