I don't think I really knew any better. Looking back on my life I think I was around 8 or 9 when I first started getting depressed. I didn't know what it was back then but I knew I was different from other kids--less energy, less motivation, just down all the time, sad.

It's just been so long with these feelings I didn't know any other way of living. Just a few months ago I was doubting I was even capable of not being depressed even with meds because I felt better but still crappy half the time. This has been a real eye opener.