Miss New Mexico Teen USA 2017, Kalina Hamilton is all set to compete in Miss Teen USA 2017.
Hamilton shared her life experiences by speaking about her illness when she suffered from Chronic Depression for more than 3 years. She was never comfortable in talking about this, as these topics are quite sensitive to touch but eventually she realized that talking about her experience could actually benefit others who are struggling with depression as well.
Kalina has been dealing with depression since 3 years. At the beginning she felt that it was just all in her head and needed to get over it but when things that used to make her normally happy were failing to do so, that was the time, she realized, something is wrong with her. This is when Hamilton turned to her mom; who has depression and has had to treat it most of her adult life, was able to recognize that her daughter needed some help.
Kalina’s mom took her to the best daughter and the medication actually helped her in dealing with it. The best part was she never let depression rule her life, she took control on herself at the right time and indeed medication played a big role.
Her word of advice: “From my personal experiences with depression, I recommend that anyone else with depression seek help for themselves, someone to talk to, and even get in contact with a doctor for medication if necessary. Don’t be embarrassed about having depression; it is a real illness that can be helped”.
