Well, hon, I'd say that's not normal, but then NOBODY IS! Getting help when you need it (and I think you do - I do too) is very positive and healthy. My Mom had real issues with getting help too...I'm so glad that I'm a new generation with new concepts and things to help. It's weird...my Aunt's going through depression atm and has just started on a-d's...she hasn't wanted to talk to my Mum about it at all, but she talked to me fine as I was upfront about being on a-d's myself. The older generation had a lot of bad stereotypes to cope with, like getting treated for depression being weak! Uh...NO WAY. This is chemicals, people! There's no stigma attached to taking insulin for diabetes so why should there be for taking SSRIs?