I think that one reason it took so long for my depression to be diagnosed is that depression symptoms lists suck. Seriously. I can look at them now and see why nothing clicked with me. Appetite problems? Nope. Sleeping problems? Nope. Suicidal thoughts? Nope. Loss of interest in things previously enjoyed? Well, when you've been depressed since childhood, that's kind of hard to say.
And the lists leave a lot of real-life depression symptoms out. What about "don't like to be around other...
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