Depression has taken away over a decade of what should have been my prime years. Somewhere along the way, in highschool, my depression began. I'm 28 years old now and it's much worse. At least then, I had hope, cause there was plenty of time to figure it out. Now, not so much. I'm broke, still living with parents, no job, no friends, never had a girlfriend. It has taken a part of my soul. I personally can't even imagine there is another person out here in the world that feels the same way I do. I just feel like I'm so far behind. People will always say it's never too late, which sure is true, but if I constantly feel depressed no matter what I try and do, how will I ever even start? I just feel so alone. It's a crippling, horrible feeling. To not have any friends for over a decade has been a huge hit to my self esteem. Same with never having a girlfriend. As hard as I try every day, it feels like a battle I'll never win. Depression always comes out on top.