For various reasons that I could rant on about, I wish to remain anonymous. This is why I want everyone to call me Clementine. (Also because I've always wanted that to be my middle name)

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All you really need to know is that I'm a 3rd year teacher currently teaching at the elementary level. I was diagnosed with depression in 2013 and have been dealing with it and it's partner anxiety ever since. Although truthfully when I look back on my life I was anxious for all of it and depressed for a while. 

I am currently on medication for my depression, which is a constant battle. I had been having a pretty rough time juggling work and this illness for a while and no real outlet for my struggle. Teaching is a stressful job all on its own. It doesn't have to even try. You're a teacher? BOOM! You're automatically stressed about something. This doesn't bode well for someone who already suffers from getting easily stressed over nothing. 

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I like to compare this to being a bee keeper who's allergic to bees. 

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While my story and my mental illness journal won't be exactly the same as anyone else's, I still hope that you can find understanding and maybe even humor from my writing. (This is my real life. I don't make this shit up!)

If you or someone you know is suffering from depression or another mental illness there are several different online resources to turn to if you have no where to begin.  The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, Mental Health.gov and Talkspace. These are just a few of many resources.