Just a few words for those who are struggling

For a week I have been in a mental institution on suicide watch. I have just returned home.
With those of you who suffer from depression, I completely understand how you struggle to find meaning in life. Please remember that the thought of "what's the point?" is your depression taking over, and as soon as you can, take steps to kick the depression in the ass and out of your life. Please don't wait for your depression to get so bad you attempt suicide like I did. Todays the day... please seek help. Depression is a lifelong struggle, but it doesnt have to be if you work on it each day. Journal, read, listen to music... whatever you do to feel better, do it.
I know for those of you who are at the point of breaking, my words don't mean much. I didn't want to get better... I wanted to get out. I now realize suicide is never the answer. People say that all the time and I understand it may not mean that much to you, but when you start to get better you have a new outlook on life. I encourage any of you who are struggling to see a therapist ASAP. Despite your opinions on therapists, they really can help you. If nothing else, just try to look into it.
There is a point to life. You just have to try to find it. Find reasons to live for yourself opposed to living for others, but if living for others is what keeps you alive, so be it. Remember that everything happens for a reason and people with depression tend to be the strongest people out there after they overcome their mental illness.
If any of you are struggling, feel free to PM me. At the institution, I learned several ways of coping and how to find hope.
Love goes out to those of you who are coping with this mental illness <3

 

Sounds like the stay was useful for you. Thats good because depression is an evil bastard always waiting for a chance to slip into life and wreck it. Thanks for sharing your care and love of others. I wish you the best.

 

don't dipress and go to your work god help you.