Hello! I am new and really proud that I am reaching out before I let myself get as depressed as I have been in the past. I have been severely depressed since I was very young, and have recently battled a 15-year eating disorder. I have made some progress, but I really want to build on this opportunity to make my life one that is worth living. The unfortunate thing is that my family is very unsupportive, and I have lost most of my friendships because I have been very successful at secluding myself. I have very low self-esteem, which makes doing even the littlest things that much harder. I am hopeful that this group will help motivate me and keep me on task.