hello. i am thinking about getting a professional support, but there's this thought that keeps me doubting whether or not try to do it. the thought is: how do i understand if i'm depressed or is it just the way i function? i quite remember the exact time when i started to go down to the bottom, but my life before that moment wasn't totally healthy either. nowadays my state goes from the lowest levels to surface levels and heavy thoughts never leave my mind, i just pay less attention to them when i feel alright. so i keep thinking is there a point to visit a professional? cause maybe it's just the way my brain works?    
i'd appreciate your thoughts about this question &amp; your help. i've never visited a professional, so i just make my way through the dark forest now.