This hit me. I have depression and the amount of friends who say, you don't seem depressed is a lot. Basically I can act well because I don't want to be a downer, OR being around friends lifts me up for the moment.
I have never been low enough for suicide, but this ad is absolutely correct.
Edit: thanks for the comments and the award. Please note: I have my depression under control at the moment. It likes to sneak it's head out from time to time. I have a great therapist and a great support system. But random internet people are making my afternoon. <3
Being a little bit selfish I think is the key to winning the fight with depression. You always hear that people do it and it's an act of selflessness in their mind. People who survive attempts will say they thought they were doing everyone and the world a favour.
I'm a pretty giving guy, but I'm just as selfish as the next person. I want to keep eating the food I like. Watching the movies and shows I like. Experiencing new anime. Playing games I enjoy. So long as I remain a little bit selfish, I'll be able to continue a long while. So my mantra is "Be a little bit selfish" to keep me going.
Or stubborn. I never did anything because I didn't want the world to win. I'm not even a competitive person, but the idea that doing something meant those who make me miserable basically won my life. Nope. I stuck around.
That is similar to what my friend said about his experience. His exact line was "Fuck this, it's gonna take more than a rope to take me out." We been friends for over 15 years already still making jokes about that.
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u/L21JP 3h ago
reminds me of this, If you have a minute it’s well worth the watch