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NO! (Imagine letters 15 feet high.)
You all will be delighted that I am not going into details.
I was depressed for many years, altho most people didn't know it, and I functioned very well. I look back over more than 50 years with an adult's view, and realize I was in an environment which, altho not physically or sexually abusive, was very depressing, so of course I was depressed. I was repeatedly informed, "These are the best years of your life. You will never have a chance to be this happy again (Ahhhhh!  ) by parents who had experienced miserable childhoods themselves.
Somehow, without medication, my depression lifted--and never has returned! I mention this because I want everyone to know it is possible to actually become all better.
It was difficult, but I have managed to rebuild my life after my late husband's long illness, decline and death. We were happy, I shall always miss him, but I am now rediscovering much joy. I didn't remember what it was like to be me for many years, but now I do and am.
I can do what I want and no one can stop me. Such as: Volunteer work for several nonprofits, helping others on an individual basis, learning new things, meeting new people, trying new things (ok, eH at my age in my area didn't work and I wasted $ but at least I tried), visiting new locations (even in my area), and appreciating all the joy in my life.
Certainly, much better than the grayish, sad, unending gloom of most of my unmissed childhood.
I love being an adult!
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