Depression?

[AngieDoogles]

Have any of you women ever dealt with depression? I've struggled with periods of pretty severe depression since I was a teenager. Sometimes it'll go away for a long time, years even, so it's not like it's always a big factor in my life. It's just that when I do feel down, I feel so helpless. It has nothing to do with outside situations; my life could be PERFECT in every way and I could still feel sad. Last month I dealt with this and I can't understand why. I didn't eat anything for four days (other than half of a kid's lasagna on V-Day). I have a wonderful husband and family and there's no reason I should feel depressed. And I get SO down that I'm afraid I might end up doing something that would really hurt my family, especially Brendon (hubby). I don't want anyone to know, specifically my mom, and I definitely don't want to talk to a counselor. I'm not comfortable with that kind of thing at all.

I was just wondering if anyone here has dealt with something like this and if you have any advice. Thank you so much!