Kimberly, Good for you for reaching out. It is the hardest thing to do, even when you've had to reach out again and again.
Do not be ashamed of your AD. Some of us need medication to help us function. If people don't understand that, we can't help it. It means they've never been where we are (lucky). Your are strong because you did reach out. You are strong because you know you need medication.
I'm on my way to a meeting, so I'm sorry this is short- I'll come back.
Are you seeing a doctor? What medications are you taking?
I am currently in the middle of a depressive episode right now. Everything is harder than it should be. I'm a full time working mom. I don't want to do anything I normally want to do.
Holly