Thank you for that thoughtful addition to your post! I had a journey somewhat similar to yours, which is why I had a slight reservation to that one statement. I agree wholeheartedly that one must make the decision, start the journey, and take the steps, and the road can be long and hard but well worth it.

I think one of the most debilitating aspects of depression is that you feel alone. It's wonderful that you are a success story, and that you are out sharing what you went through to get back to mental health. Kudos! Hopefully your work can help more people feel less alone in their suffering, and more hopeful that change is possible.