Severe depression: 'every opportunity I had I would just cry'

Laura Moulding is a student from South Wales.

She's been diagnosed with severe depression with psychotic symptoms.

Part of her diagnosis means she has low moods and sometimes hears voices.

Here's her story.

• Severe depression is characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or a lack of interest in outside stimuli

• It is a diagnosis more commonly associated women

• Psychotic symptoms can include; hallucinations, delusion confused and disturbed thoughts and lack of insight and self-awareness

• Severe depression also has physical symptoms such as fatigue and a change in weight

If you feel you might have the symptoms of severe depression or would like any help and support, contact your GP or hospital as soon as possible.