Depressive disorders affect an estimated 9.5 percent of Americans ages 18 and over in a given year, but I never dreamed that I would suffer from depression (NIMH 1). I woke one morning feel sad and blue so I decided to call work and miss a day of work. However, each morning continued to get worse. I had no zeal for my work, my family, or my life. Major depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States and major depression had a death grip on me (NIMH 1).
