'It's not just you'
“I was so desperate. I was so unbelievably depressed. I didn’t think that I could be any more sad. I had two choices, continue where I’m going and die, or do something different. And actually do something rather than think about doing something. I feel like that desperation was what actually helped me start healing and working towards getting better”
Anonymous
“I felt all these expectations growing up to do well in school. I’m dyslexic and I have ADHD and it was so hard for me. In my depression I just lost interest in everything and couldn’t focus.”
Anonymous
“When I was depressed I literally just stopped caring about everything. Nothing was fun for me anymore. I really didn’t think I would ever find things enjoyable. But now I actually find those things fun, and tons of other stuff; it’s kind of unbelievable.”
Anonymous
“I think the best skill is learning how to feel okay with uncomfortable feelings. It used to feel like the end of the world when I was having a bad day because I felt like it would never get better. I guess now I am actually okay with it because I have evidence that it passes. I don’t need to change how I feel”
Anonymous
“I used to look at my eyes in the mirror and they had no shine. They were just so empty. Now there is a glow that has come back.”