My name is Melanie, and me and a friend of mine have decided to join this forum for the purpose of relating to a wider community that actually understands how we feel. Depression and anxiety are certainly underestimated by others who don't suffer. I have suffered extensively 6 years (that seems short but I'm young), and have been going from drug to drug as well as using other alternatives to cope. I'm hoping to make some new friends while on here and learn more about this persistent shadow that clouds my life![]()