Wow, awesome thread!!! Thank you so much for sharing. As you can see through the replies above, a lot of us can relate, myself included. You're certainly not a weirdo, or, maybe you are, but THAT'S OK!!! I am without a doubt a weirdo, hahahahahha, but I've made peace with that fact. I'm me, and I like me.
Sometimes just doing that one little thing gets the ball rolling...and then you share your story with your BP.net friends and inspire us.
Believe me, I know how tough depression and anxiety can be, I've dealt with it personally for about 20 years, and I've watched my mother suffer from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and agoraphobia for even longer. I'm proud of you and your courage to share your story, it made a great day even better (my nephew was born last night and I just got home from visiting and meeting him at the hospital. My brother, sister-in-law and baby are all doing well).
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for this inspirational thread
