I didn't know my mother had it. I think a lot of women don't know their mothers had it that's the sad thing about depression. You know you don't function anymore. You shut down. You feel like you are in a void.
There are some great questions to ask your doctor. If he says 'no ' then you...
I had never felt so lonely and so sad in my entire life.
I grew up not really having anything so the idea that I can take care of my family and my friends now is a really cool bonus.