Hello,
I'm new here, so here's a bit about me:
When I signed up I wanted to use my real name 'Paul' but that name was taken so I used D 2006 - which stands for - I started with depression in 2006. Looking at it now that username looks a bit clinical, but it will do I suppose. I didn't want Paul2 or Paul157, or Paul68975421 and the year I was diagnosed was the first thing that came to mind.
Also when I signed up I was asked the question "why" did I want to join.....and I had to think for a minute. I suppose it was to help others and get help myself (which was my answer) as just talking about experiences is helpful to me and hopefully others too. Before I had depression I thought it was a subject to be avoided and not even a "proper" illness, so never gave it much thought. Now, having suffered "officially" (whatever that means!) since 2006, and probably much longer, anybody with depression is my friend by default *(*
I'm back at work on medication, and talk freely about my illness to anyone who will/wants to listen. I'm way past the point where I'm embarrassed at people seeing me tearful, and I can spot a mile away people, who think - just like I used to think - that depression is an option.
Hope to chat with you all later.
Paul
