Welcome to Gaia! ::

Before I say anything, I want you to know that I might be patronising you, though not at all intentionally. I just want to get across something that I wish someone had told me back then.

So many of us here understand that feeling and those thoughts. I was battling with depression for four years and still get it off and on but it's managed now and I'm in a better place. I know it's incredibly difficult to think far into the future when you're depressed because you just can't get happy or motivated. Please know and remind yourself when you can that so many people have gotten out of depression, or who have successfully managed it, and are very happy to be alive. I was amazed that I met my soulmate so soon during my depression and he helped me a great deal to realise that there is life after depression. There is still happiness, there is still love, there are still people around you that care, even if you don't notice it while you're still depressed.

If you feel that you just can't trust yourself then please please confide in someone who can help you, like a parent, a school counselor, maybe even calling a hotline, and of course come here. Take care of yourself! You have support from this guild, and certainly from me. 3nodding