Dying from mental illness is selfish and stupid? Because that is what you are saying. It's okay to die from cancer, it's not okay to die from mental illness. Yet one more example of people invalidating the suffering that occurs from depression. It's bad enough to get these ignorant opinions from "normal" people, it's worse to get it from those who suffer with mental illness themselves. It is not okay to tell someone what their suffering and pain is worth or not worth.

VO: When I was severely depressed there was nothing anyone could say to convince me life was worth living, so I'm not going to rattle off reasons. I will say though that if you can battle through the depression, it is possible to get to a place where you see the reasons and your worth. Your pain is real. Your pain is valid. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.