There are a growing number of online support groups which you can join where you can share your thoughts and feelings about depression with others who also suffer from this problem. We provide you with a complete listing here. You Are Not Alone One of the most scary emotional experiences a person will ever suffer during their lifetime is to experience a form of depression. Over 1 in 5 Americans can expect to get some form of depression in their lifetime. Over 1 in 20 Americans have a depressive disorder every year.
Depression is one of the most common and most serious mental health problems facing people today.
Many people still carry the misperception that depression is a character flaw, a problem that happens because you are weak. You'll get over it. Depression is not a character flaw, nor is it simply feeling blue for a few days. Most importantly, depression is not your fault. It is a serious mood disorder which affects a person's ability to function in every day activities.