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#1
Mar 16, 2015, 02:32 PM
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I am extremely depressed. For a class exercise we wrote our own eulogies. Of the majority of things I enjoyed in my life I don't know how to get any of those things back (such as travel). I don't know what there is to live for.
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Mar 16, 2015, 04:47 PM
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I promise you that there is so much to live for, even if it does not feel that way right now. Your friends and family love you and I'm sure that you love them too. What is your favorite thing to do or hobby? That is something to live for. How about having an impact on the world or other people? When you start to feel better you will be able to use your story to help others and be able to relate to them better.
If you haven't talked to a therapist or school counselor, I would highly suggest you do so. I was very hesitant for awhile, thinking that it would somehow make things worse, but I have grown so much through therapy. I would honestly say that it's one of the best things I've ever done for myself. I hope you reach out to someone, there are so many people that want to help you! Depression sucks. But you don't have to deal with it on your own 
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Mar 17, 2015, 03:34 PM
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You ask a difficult question.
 Possible reasons to live other than guilt: Live for the challenge of creating meaning in a situation where meaning is apparently nonexistent. Live in hope that times of joy - perhaps only brief times - will reappear occasionally. Live in hope that you may eventually observe or do something amazing. Live for the possibility you might experience an epiphany that will make life a lot more bearable. ???
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Mar 17, 2015, 06:45 PM
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Reasons to could be like friends, family, someone special or it can be as simple as for yourself. Find a reason to live and hang on to it.
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Mar 18, 2015, 08:25 AM
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reason to live - to NOT let depression win. FIGHT.
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Mar 18, 2015, 02:59 PM
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I don't matter is totally right, don't give into depression, keep fighting!!!
My reasons 1. I know that I have a symphony to create and right now I don't have the skills to create that grand symphony, I keep going because I love music. 2. I keep going to serve people on here, to help them get through the tough times, for the good times that are yet to come. 3. Even though I am an addict, I look forward to the day when I can just let things go and not give into urges. 4. I believe in my treatment team, one to bring me out of the dark days but to help me find the light and happiness that everyone seeks 5. I know that in order to live, it takes work, even if I don't want to, I know that I can find the joy in life. 6. I know that there are people out there that can find strength in sharing my story with them to help them find the light again. |
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Mar 18, 2015, 05:02 PM
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For me it is concern, or maybe guilt about how opting out will hurt those I love. It is a start and maybe sometime I wil have a better reason, guilt may be a start so you have time to find a happier reason to live.
I really feel for you and maybe posting this will help me towards wanting to live for myself. 
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