Thinking on going into mental health nursing?

im doing a pre nursing course at college and i have a guaranteed place at university after it to study nursing of my choice. the only problem i have is deciding if its a good idea or not? i have suffered depression and i have anxiety aswell its not severe and im not on tablets been there done that.ive just learned to cope and accept it. was wondering if any1 has been working in this area and if it would make me worse or not .i would like to hlp others in this area tho as i no what its like