I appreciated this article because depression is a very real issue in so many lives. I agree whole heartedly that one giant step towards healing is to acknowledge the I have a problem. My journey of depression started with my mother. I remember so well the first time she was admitted to a mental illness facility. I remember being so embarrassed about it and did not tell a single friend about it. My own depression actually started when I was in my forties. I asked my doctor about it, but he was of little help at the time. Thankfully I have learned many lessons about depression and how to combat it. Thank you for your willingness to share this.