[theama]

I wish there was some way that I could take your depression off your shoulders and put it on mine. Reading this forum honestly makes me cry. It's f-ed up that people have to experience depression, I wouldn't even wish it upon my worst enemy.

I hope you know that you're brave and strong for truckin' on. Braver and stronger than most people on this planet could ever dream of being.
Don't throw in the towel, I know that you don't want to hear it - but there is light at the end of the tunnel; for all of us. Some day we'll all get what we deserve. Some day we'll all love life and look forward to waking up in the morning. Life will make sense; and we'll look back on the days we spent in our dark pits and think that we were pretty stupid for even considering giving up.

Till then, keep on truckin. Please.

I don't make new year resolutions, I have new year hopes instead.
So for this new year, I hope that you all finally get what you deserve; that the sh--storm finally ends and you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Just felt like spreading some love around.

[Christine1123]

You are a wonderful caring person.

[Fuzzybear]

[cantstopcrying]

It's very appreciated that you are so caring and concerned. You are right--there is light. Unfortunately, for a lot it is hard to see. With the care of dear people like you, they will see it. Thank you.

[theama]

Originally Posted by Christine1123

You are a wonderful caring person.

I think that's the first time anyone's said that to me. :')

Cantstopcrying, yeah I know how hard it is to see it. But just because we can't see it that doesn't mean it's not there. We'll see it when we least expect it, and it will be worth all the pain.

One part of me is grateful that I've experienced the hell that depression is, of course - that's in retrospect. I feel like I've seen a part of life and humanity that people rarely have the chance to see; painful as it might be, I've grown a lot as a person - I think that goes for all of us.

I'm glad my love reached you
It's a new year here on the north pole in 35 minutes, I will keep you guys and gals in mind.

[Ascension]

I used to be afraid of the hurt, feeling lost and the suffering, but I have come to terms with it and as my bio suggest it's home. I can find peace even in the depression. Sometimes it gets so heavy but sometimes it reminds me I'm alive and that I am human and in that I find comfort. I know it's strange but I do. I don't let it control me anymore, I don't let it shake me to the core. It makes my life feel so rich in it's own way. I hope that all of us can learn to be accepting of the feelings they have. Thank you all for being active members of this community. It's being able to talk to others about this kind of thing and feel a kinship that makes living with mental dynamics okay.

[turquoisesea]

thank you so much

happy new years everyone

[deliquesce]

thank you for the sentiment, theama .

unfortunately, though, a lot of people don't see the light at the end of their life. they die depressed and the struggle was for nothing. i don't know about an afterlife, but certainly in this life - it doesn't always work out that there is something worth struggling for.

not meaning to be a dampener, but just being realistic. i guess with therapy and support we increase our chances of getting better, but there aren't any guarantees in life, is all.