It's better to get it off your chest, even if to a group of strangers, than to pent it up more and more.

I don't know when exactly my depression began in my life, but it's here to stay.

I agree with Leesa, about therapy being a gift that you can give to yourself. It's a non-judgemental environment, with privacy laws, on top of it all.

Many have trust issues with others, and therapy is a step in a better direction, if you are open to it.

You reached out at a good point, when you aren't finding joy in what you found joy in, your dogs, then it's a sign your depression is sliding...

Hang in there, keep us posted on how you are surviving