Posted by indirect00 on January 28, 2003, at 20:40:19
In reply to In the depths of depression--please help, posted by cubbybear on January 26, 2003, at 2:21:18
Yes, I can definitely relate to your experience. Your symptoms are identical to mine. I had depression for about a year. I can relate to the strong feelings of hopelessnes, worthlessness, and helplessness. The only thing that kept me alive was the hope that one day I would be happy.
I always give the same advice to those suffering from depression: Imagine yourself being happy. If it is at all possible for you to be happy (and it is), isn't it worth looking into treatments rather than just giving in to suicide? Happiness may be hard to achieve sometimes, but it is well worth the effort to achieve, no matter how hard it may be. Take my word for it, perhaps the greatest feeling in the world is being relieved of depression. If you can find a medicine that works for you, you cannot imagine how great it will feel. Talk to a psychiatrist, please. Get help, you deserve it.
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