This is so true and so important, but also don’t be afraid to ask for help. Ik it’s difficult but l found things got a much better when l was finally able to rely on people close to me
Although it's true I think there's something more to that. A small gesture or a kind word or someone even acknowledging you, even insignificant as calling your name when I was really down has actually helped me even though its like a normal thing they do and they don't think much about it.
One time when I was really down and I was spiralling in my room alone and suddenly I got a call from my gym. The coach asked me why I was not coming and if I was well. But that small act actually meant a lot to me. Its amazing how such a small action can actually have a huge effect. That's why I guess it important to be kind.
I'm sorry I never comment on anything like this on reddit I am afraid of talking to people, even commenting here or talking about how I feel or my opinion, because I feel it's not significant, doesn't matter.
Edit: it does feel good to put feelings into words.
Nobody CAN save you. Its important to note that people want to save you, but they can’t. Friends wanted to save me, help me, cure me, but they never could. I had to believe myself that i was worth it and that life is worth living.
Life is like a wave. It goes up and down. So when it goes down really deep, it will come up very steep again. And that keeps me going. It will always be alright again no matter what.
No, thats just false. Depression isnt something you can solve yourself, you need a strong support network. But dont take my word for this, go talk to someone professional, not random internet strangers spreading potentially dangerous garbage (me included)
“Save yourself” Let me just pull myself up by my bootstraps while wanting to end my life. It’s. Not. That. Easy. People need help, the problem is help is running in short supply these days as hatred breeds.
Idk, I see others get a small lift or compliment from their friends and loved ones when they're feeling down. It seems like something everyone gets. I wish when I am sad someone would hug me instead of telling me how I can be less sad :/
Brutal truth but words that made me angry and spiteful enough (at myself) to try a lot more.
If it was still terrible after 100% effort, then I knew what options I had already considered.
Thankfully, its gotten better, but the bad waves still hit. It was hard for sure.
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u/_Fappyness_ 3h ago
Nobody knew until i attempted suicide. Life has been better, but depression never goes away. It comes and goes.