Smile

My community seems to be flooded with depression and suicide; yet the only people who are willing to talk about it are the people who have made it through that or just want to be compassionate. It's not wrong that these people are reaching out to help others, it's actually quite beautiful. But if no one is willing to receive help then the compassion goes to waste. As someone who has and does deal with depression I understand how hard it is to reach out. It's one thing to joke about it hoping someone will figure it out; but I mean truly, honestly, wholeheartedly reaching out to better yourself and your life. It's a lot easier to sit in your room listening to sad music for hours on end wishing you could cry (or crying too much). It seems easier to smile at people throughout the day rather than having to explain the blank look on your face. And I get that, it's easier to just pretend through the day and think through the night wishing things would either magically get better or just go away. I hate to be the barer of bad news... but that's not how that works. Yes, it sucks, but you need to reach out. It's not easy to talk about what you're going through but it does help. I'm not saying talking helps everyone; but talking does open doors that can be beneficial to many. Talking to a doctor can get you on proper medication. Talking to a counselor can help get you healthy coping skills. Talking to friends and family can build a support system around you so people are aware when you need something or someone. So yes, it is difficult; but it's worth it. While you may not see the value of your life, others do see it. And honestly, the community can't take much more of this. I understand that your mind is dark, your heart is numb, your soul is sad; but fight the fight because you've lived this long for a reason.Maybe your reason is to help others see the hope you have so desperately searching for. Maybe your reason is to follow your passion. Your reason could be to change the life of one person or the lives of millions. Either way... you are here for a reason even if you can't see it. So hold on, stay strong, fight for your life and others lives. Smile when you want to, when it's true. Stop lying about your joy and reach out to the people offering their homes and compassion. Your life is worth so much more than you could ever imagine.