My name is Diana and I am no stranger to mental health. I too struggled with mental health issues for a considerable part of my life. As a child, I was often depressed and moody, and this continued into adulthood. At first, I did not know what was happening to me. I did not have any information available, nor did I know where to go for help. Therefore, I repressed my emotions and became a sugar addict. I ate everything from candy, cakes, pies, ice cream, and other sweet treats to numb the pain I often felt. This went on for many years until I had a conversation with a friend who told me she was in therapy. She was smart, beautiful, and always looked thrilled. I asked her the reason for this and she said she had issues from her childhood and family life that needed to be addressed. She also suggested that I too see a counselor. At first, I thought of it as a joke and I laughed it off. However, after giving it some thought, I called the counselor and schedule an appointment. I remember my first appointment like it was yesterday. I told the counselor that nothing was wrong with me and that my friend suggested I should see her and that I am doing it to please her. She questioned me about myself and I started crying and she kept handing me the tissue. This continued for about three sessions when I could finally talk, and this was the turning point. Since then, I have seen other counselors with whom I have worked on different issues. Also, I earned a degree in Psychology last year and it was very cathartic for me and now I am in a happier place!