
Originally Posted by
yvonne6
been into worse in life and made me really down and depressed, im glad i have kids after a hurtful break up from my ex who cheated big time by sleeping with my married (ex) bestfriend. had to work alone more than 8 hours a day to make it through life and support the kids. it took few years before i became better. it was tiring and draining but i cant give up for the kids. if i was only looking after myself at that time, im not sure what i could have done. years passed, i got into a relationship again, it failed, it was abusive and i was broken and battered inside, yet this time, i have become stronger. felt bad and felt too much pain but never ever thought of giving up with myself and life. there is always a brighter side of life, no matter how painful it was that we've been through. i had so much blessing that came to me yet i dont get everything i wanted in life, its a fact, we may fail at some aspects but we should not quit trying. its not easy if u have depression but its only yourself who can help you change it. just like a jobless person, u work, then ur problem is solved. a malnourished person, u feed him with nutritious food then he becomes well nourished and healthy. if u r depressed, acknowledge it, get help but help yourself too. look around you guys. when im depressed, this is what i do. i see children sleeping on the cold pavement, and i sleep in an airconditioned room. its already mid day and they haven't eaten yet, and im sitting on a table staring at hotdogs, eggs, fried rice with fruits and coffee or milk. before we start feeling being depressed, we have to be thankful first of what we already have. its important that u find someone who can listen to you and someone who you wont be afraid to tell your burdens. im not a professional but i tell u, if u really want to be happy, there is a secret to it