What impact does/did depression have on your life?

Depression is hard to deal with, it has made it hard to talk to people and deal with people. It has made me stronger in many ways.

It has destroyed my livelyhood, my financial life and my relationships. It has pushed me to the point of suicidal idealation.

Depression changes you as a person, it makes you question your life and those around you. You struggle to find joy or purpose in life, and things are a constant struggle.

It makes you sad, literally making you feel like there's no point in living, or that you're worth nothing. You feel you're not important anymore. and that it's all dull. Sometimes you can also wanna quit. End your life, think there's nothing more to it.... But life in itself is the challenge. Endure the strain, and you shall live your success

It made my life miserable but at the same time I'm glad i went through it, i learned a lot and met the people i love because of it. i only regret the self harm...

Depression was like a big dark cloud over me. I was always tired, sad & felt worthless. I always thought bad about myself. Depression caused me to be insecure, self conscious. My self esteem was very low, I didn't think highly of myself & til this day I still don't .

A huge one.. Depression affects home, school, relationships. It's like it ruins everything. It has a huge impact.

Depression changed completely my relationship with my parents and my brother. Not in a positive way, though. No wonder since they are one of the reason of it. It's quite difficult to get out of bed. My mum would always yell at me for it. The school keeps sending letters about me being not at school and not doing my homework. I have so much imagination and inspiration to paint and draw but I feel unmotivated. You become a good actor, though. With some many faking smiles.

My depression makes me stronger in a way because I learn from my mistakes and low periods. I also feel like I get to know myself more. But of course it makes me incredibly sad and antisocial.

It affected my marks in school, my friendships and later on my relationship. It's very difficult to be with someone who doesn't know what it's like to not be able to get out of bed in the mornings.