Right, where do they initially begin? It's difficult for most people to pinpoint what or who may have influenced you to start thinking and treating yourself in such a way. Like you said, the subconscious mind is what determines how your positive and negative thoughts are wired. The amount of subconscious programming in media these days it's hard to go anywhere without feeling self-conscious about every little thing.

Getting to a point with a mastered mindset inside any environment takes a lot of training and re-programming your brain to deal with every situation. But with the awareness, dedication, and support system most people can climb out of the dark hole of depression.

My family member is getting lots of help from outside coaches and counselors alike. Unfortunately I am out of country and she is dealing with all this by herself, as my family lives more than an 8 hour drive away. She has been in counseling for over a year and has, more or less, pinpointed the root of her depression, which is great at attempting to rebuild her life mentally.

I'm sorry to hear about your struggle with depression, but glad to know those days are in your past and you're beginning to live life fully with positivity beaming through your mind. :)

Thank you for this warming discussion, @tinanikolovski!