[weee_username]

I like this approach, and am also relieved it's part of an overall strategy that included professional help.

Depression has caused serious damage to my relationships -- it causes me to experience apathy towards those I care about, irritability, aggression and self-harm. I would throw myself into my work and constantly shifting hobbies, basically anything where I didn't have the time to think about other things.

These symptoms, apparently, are fairly common in men who are experiencing depression and one of the reasons it can go undiagnosed.

[joshmn]

> and am also relieved it's part of an overall strategy that included professional help.

I think that part is the most key to success for this type of strategy.