The Mental Prison that we Create with our Negative Thoughts is Far Worse than any Man-Made Prison

You can put yourself behind bars by becoming a habitual slave to your negative, self-limiting, self-deprecating thoughts. When you indulge in constantly comparing yourself and measuring yourself by a rigid yardstick that is purely a fictitious construct or by-product of your negative emotions, then you have begun to pave the way for slow & painful self-destruction.

Depression and anxiety are real and the way to move forward is to seek help. Free yourself from harmful feelings of guilt and seek help. Oftentimes, depression and anxiety is caused from thinking too much about what people might think of you. Don't be so concerned about how you might come across. Don't take yourself so seriously. Nobody is qualified to judge you.

Speaking to a licensed therapist and/or psychiatrist is the best course of action. You also need self-belief! Many people suggest staying away from medication, but I think that medication can and has had helped millions of people. However, self-medication should never be done. You should only take the medication that has been prescribed by a licensed psychiatrist. Even then, make sure to report all your symptoms to your psychiatrist. If you begin to feel that a particular medicine is doing more harm then good, please discontinue.

Not everyone reacts to medication the same way. Not every psychiatrist always recommends/prescribes medicines the correct way. The human mind is complex. Make sure you are not fighting against yourself with self-defeating thoughts.