How I Live Everyday with Anxiety/ Depression & the Consequences

I was diagnosed seven years ago with stress induced anxiety and depression. And everyday since has been a journey. I couldn't say for sure what the reason is behind my condition but I have some ideas. I do know for a fact that before I sought treatment, it was some of the roughest days. They are still rough and having to deal with them and the consequences of my inabilities at this point in time can be consuming and overwhelming even on a good day.

Back when I first decided something was wrong, I had called a local mental health help line. I explained to them how I was feeling and what some of my symptoms were and they told me it sounded as though I was depressed and could use some anti-depressants perhaps. They suggested I see my physician for my condition. I did just that and sure enough, he agreed that I was suffering from what sounded to him like stress induced anxiety and depression. At that point in time I had a hard time believing I was depressed. I was still getting up everyday and going on with life. What I knew of depression was not the way I was feeling or acting. I just thought I was really angry and tired of being kicked in the teeth by this world every time I turned around. I was sick of struggle and strife and hardship. And I had fought, and fought and fought some more and I never felt like I was getting anywhere. The best way I can sum up how I was feeling is: pissed at the world and sick of it!!!