[butterfly7878]

I'm in a terrible living situation and it seems that every single day is a struggle just to get through. I used to

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myself as an early teenager but haven't dealt with that or feelings of depression in years, so this is familiar territory yet it has been so long that I really can't remember how to get through. I've seen two therapists in the last year and neither seemed to help. I don't even know what I'm looking for, but I can't live like this anymore. I just want to be okay again.

[June55]

Look in the mirror and say something positive to yourself.

If you were approached by someone with this same concern what would you say to them?

I believe you will get through this and it's ok if it seems harder to do so at this point in time. Maybe you are feeling more pressure cause you're older and have been through it before so it should seem easier but it's not. Don't get down on yourself. Instead show yourself some understanding.

I hope this helps you. Hang in there. Each day is a new one.

[Thunder Bow]

Healing will take much time. Stay with Therapy, and dedicate yourself to your own healing.

[butterfly7878]

Thank you for such kind words!

I definitely struggle with self esteem, so when you told me to look in the mirror and say something positive about myself, that was a challenge.

I remember some years back when I started dating my (now) ex boyfriend, he would say, "Gosh, you love everything. You always say, 'I love this,' and 'I love that.'. It was my 2016 New Years resolution to get him to tell me that again. It didn't happen.

I used to be so happy and upbeat and fun. Now, I just feel dead :/