I have been struggling with depression for a few years now, and it hasn’t been easy. At first, I tried to ignore the signs and symptoms. I didn’t want to admit that there was something wrong with me, so I kept telling myself that I was fine and that if I just pushed through, everything would work out in the end. But the truth is, it never did.
It got worse as time went on and I slowly started to realize that I needed help. It wasn’t until a friend of mine suggested therapy that I decided to take the plunge and give it a chance. It was scary at first; I didn’t know how to talk about my feelings or even express what I was dealing with day-to-day. But with time and practice, it got easier and more natural to open up and communicate my thoughts and emotions honestly with my therapist.
Nowadays, things are much better than they were before: I’m able to recognize when my mind starts ruminating on negative thoughts and take proactive steps to interrupt them; I’m better able to regulate my emotions by engaging in grounding techniques like deep breathing exercises; and most importantly, I’m no longer afraid of reaching out for help when things get tough—I’ve realized that asking for assistance is nothing to be ashamed of.
At times it might feel like misery will always be an unavoidable part of life but having gone through this experience… it’s easier somedays than others but there’s so much hope. There’s a way out from depression"