I wanted to tell you guys something. Something thats personal to me but I really felt like I should share. I get a lot of this youre such a positive person. I try very, very hard to be. Those of you who know me well know that Ive battled/struggled with depression since I was 13 years old. That there have been times in my life when I felt the darkness of this illness nearly destroy me. But I have always, always fought my way back. The two most hurtful things you can say to someone who suffers from depression is what do you have to be depressed about? or just get over it. Thats not the least bit helpful. First of all you dont have to have a reason. Sometimes people who have absolutely wonderful lives on the outside struggle so very much on the inside. And Ive seen people walk through hell in their personal life & still manage to be wonderful, happy people. Your life circumstances have nothing to do with this. And telling someone to just get over it. is also very cruel. No one chooses depression. No one. Recognizing that I do have times in my life that are harder than others (its all internal) Im more aware of things Im doing. I know when I need extra support and those of you whove walked through this with me before, I love you, youre more appreciated than youll know. For the most part Im happy. But I do realize that at any given time it could come back. I dont know if ever really goes away. So some days when Im sad I hope you dont take this personally. I hope you know that I am always here to listen, just sometimes its a struggle with myself. And thats why its such a big deal to me. Why I remind you guys so often to be KIND to each other. To LOVE one another. To DREAM big. Its really a big deal to me. Its also why I have this overwhelming desire to tell people hey you DO have value! and people DO love you. You cant forget that. Ever. When youve dealt with depression you know more than anything that you never want anyone to go through this. You never want anyone to feel that hurt that youre all too familiar with. I just wanted to share this with yall. That sometimes things may seem sad and bleak but it gets better. It always gets better. Im so sure of this. And Im here if you just need someone to listen.
Posted on: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 20:43:19 +0000
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