Clinical Depression Reflection

Throughout my high school years I dealt with depression. At the start of my sophomore year, I was diagnosed with clinical depression, a type of depression that is linked with fatigue. While in social settings, internally there was an urge to lay down and rest, while on the outside I was perky and all smiles! I was without goals and always off with friends to distract myself; feelings did not phase me because I was used to shutting them out. My mother decided after a while that I needed help to get me out of this detrimental state of mind.
At the start of my treatment, I attended intensive psychotherapy 4 times a week with one of the best psychologists in the Austin area. My doctor also prescribed a very strong antidepressant directed towards
Combining the antidepressant and bi-weekly therapy brought me to a level where I felt as though it was obtainable to pull myself on my feet again. After roughly a year I stopped taking the antidepressants and felt genuinely content and happy. My doctor also has dismissed our meetings because she felt that her guidance was no longer called for. Going through depression remains a troublesome time in my life, but - dare I say it- what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger. Understanding my ungratefulness led to a more positive, wholesome soul. Realizing how much happiness I had missed out on challenges me to be the best person I can be. There will always be something to be improved on, and without a positive outlook, there will never be changes. Viewing circumstances in a positive light can change your life; it continuously changes mine. Adding enthusiasm to something you may think of as negative, may change your whole perspective. Adaptability is also something I excel in- being adaptable and flexible is key to being happy. Through my experience of this, my self-confidence has boosted a great amount. I am proud to say I have overcome depression and found myself through the