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I Battle Depression and Anxiety

[image deleted]I really don't see myself getting better. At least not any time soon. I've seen psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, and nothing helps. When I don't improve they say I don't give them much to work with. It's not my fault my life is shitty. I tell you about it and you're supposed to help me.

As much as I don't want to be alive, there are still 2 people that care about me.

My mom. I have infinite amounts of respect for her. I honestly don't know how she functions, but she does, and she works 3 jobs to make sure I'm taken care of. We were presented with the same scenario, but she proved to be much stronger than me. I wish I could be more like her.

My boyfriend. For the last 2 years, he's been good to me. Since my life went downhill, he's been so intent on making everything better, I can't deliberately leave this world. He would go the rest of life thinking that he failed. Even though it's not his fault.

"Taking your own life. Interesting expression, taking it from who? Once it's over, it's not you who'll miss it. Your own death is something that happens to everyone else. Your life is not your own, keep your hands off it."
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melmouthfulls · 51-55, F
I hope you don't mind I copied that last part and put it on my FB. I know a lot of people who struggle with thoughts of suicide. Last year a friend of mine committed suicide and it was a complete shock because she had a strong faith however she was divorcing her husband of 2 years because he was cheating. But I can't help but think there had to be a lot more to it than that. And she never let on. Not until the end any way. She reached out to me and we played telephone tag the whole day before. At least I take a small comfort that the last message I left her I said I love you.
TacoBella · 22-25, F
It's a quote, not mine
funfan · 46-50, M
@TacoBella: You will get better, in time. You will. Nothing in life that's worth obtaining (including good mental health) is easy. You're obviously quite intelligent, caring and have a fantastic support network. Keep posting here, as it's cathartic for so many of us. This community you are a part of is here to help you. :)