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These were difficult years, when I struggled with depression.
The struggle was intense.
I could analyze the source of my depression forever.
Low self-esteem might be rooted in childhood feelings of inferiority.
It could relate to failing to meet impossibly high standards.
And of course there are always the societal issues of racism and sexism.
Put it all together and depression is a tenacious and scary condition.
