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Thank you Holly

In retrospect was dealing with depression at around 5th grade over the untimely death of my 6 year old sister. But even before that event felt extremely sad and blue and really still do not understand in my 50's and am glad that there are places like this to express what I felt was forbidden to say ...

In retrospect, seemed to be depressed at an early age. Either slept a lot, ate lots or slept little, been very restless, socially anxious at places like MYF, YMCA, School, and even family gatherings. Seemed to be very excited about something, say Christmas, a sporting event, a holiday meal, a camp o...