Depression and the stigma makes me anxious?!

Depression and the stigma makes me anxious?

i have been suffering from a reactive depression for about a year im on paroxetine it happened for overwork i worked seven days a week got married and moved house i have two young children i just wanted to give them the best i could because my dad never bothrered with me i grew up with my mum and and 2 brothers and a sister we didnt have a lot of money we never had a bad childhood just money was tight just like a lot of familys but because i have suffered depression and it is a mental illness and u see in the media people jump of balconys hurt there kids and they are described to have mental health problems i worry thinking i would never never hurt my kids but i have mental health problem so did the people that commited bad crimes in the media think they never would i just want to put this depression behind me but its so hard

The stigma connected to mental health issues has lessened. Think of it this way: If you broke your arm you would seek medical treatment, right? Depression is no different.

It IS difficult to admit it to yourself sometimes and it IS difficult to ask for help. Those who actually do seek help are the strong ones. Ask for help; it is ok.

And just because you are depressed does not mean that you will do something extreme like hurt your children. I have 4 kids and have suffered with depression but I do not take it out on them. Not everyone who is depressed is suicidal. Some are, but if you seek help you find that there are other options.

Ask for help. It is ok. You can start by talking to your family doctor. He can refer you to a doctor that specializes in this and also to a counselor if necessary.