I'm glad I came across this article. I never used to pay attention to how many people are fighting this silent menace, adults and children of all ages. Some have been going through it for so long that they learned how to hide it from friends and sometimes family. But, eventually the telltale signs show their faces, as in my case. I agree with @deraaa also. Growing up being belittled or even berated takes its toll and can cause teens to grow into adulthood, with little or no self esteem or self worth. I've learned to express myself in my writings and it brought me to realize, I have more things bottled up than expected. Reading your post has me thinking more. I just wish there were more out there to help stop depression from growing, especially in kids. Thank you for the amazing post. I hope things on your end began to get better.