Attend a local DMDA support group. We can help get one started. It's not shameful to have an illness that affects your thoughts and behaviors. Recovery is not as simple as using will power. Millions of people with depressive illnesses lead normal lives with the right treatment, just like people with other illnesses.
Every journey begins with a first step.
For many people, that first step is going to a doctor who is trained to recognize depressive disorders. Next is getting the right care. This means getting the right professional help. Just as important in your road to recovery is knowing that support from family, friends and other people who have your illness can help you live a normal life. More than 17 million Americans experience some form of a depressive illness each year.