I'm fairly new to the game of depression. Having only been officially diagnosed around February 2013 with a major depressive episode (even though I'm pretty sure I had a major episode in junior high but didn't really realize it). I cannot imagine having to live with this ugly beast inside of me for all that much longer. The idea of living a life with something that makes it completely unenjoyable seems beyond anything I want to endure.

For everyone who has had to deal with depression please know that it is a testament to your strength, courage, and hope to have battled for so long. Even if you don't feel strong, I'm really impressed and admire every single one of you To have to deal with a demon for so long that knows all of your secrets, all of your fears, and to still be fighting to this day--it's truly an amazing thing. I hope to have your conviction.