I hid away during my teenage years, all the way through my twenties due to anxiety, depression and low self esteem, and now in my mid 30's I'm having to play catch up. I was in a relationship but got dumped 3 months ago, but have started to try dating again, I've also got in contact with an organisation who support people back in to work, and I plan to keep pushing myself. I think I'll always have depression but I'm not going to let it have a strangle hold on my life.
I've also discovered this place, and it's full of kind people going through similar things that I'm going through, they always have friendly advice and words of support. Your not on your own, whether you want advice or just want to vent, you've got this place to come to.