Of course everybody experiences sadness at some point in their lives and it’s a common thing but I feel like I’ve been depressed my whole life. I feel like it started when I was 6 or maybe even 5. I remember people always calling me gloomy and telling me to smile more, be more proactive and charismatic… etc 

Sadness and anger are so predominant in my life and I’m tired of it. I do have my happy moments of course but it’s as though I’m always sad over something. I just got diagnosed this year in my early twenties and I’m glad I started counseling/therapy.