Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
DON'T EVER GIVE UP. In midlife I was struck with depression bad with a breakdown. There was very little I could do. Twice I almost killed myself after giving up hope. Now I am almost 80 and I have had such great times since that awful depression I really succeeded helping people beyond anything I could have believed. I am sad today because a young friend of mine died of an overdose. Makes me want to go back in practice.
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I am glad that your life turned around and you had great times. That is truly wonderful.
The world ain't all sunshine & rainbows. It's a very mean & nasty place...& I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees & keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me or nobody, is gonna hit as hard as life. But ain't about how hard you hit...it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward...how much you can take, & keep moving forward. That's how winning is done. Now, if you know what you're worth, go out and get what you're worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits. And not pointing fingers saying: You ain't what you wanna be because of him or her or anybody. Cowards do that, and that ain't you!
You're better than that.
-Rocky Balboa
I agree all things come to pass. Life is full of ups & downs. How would you ever know you are down if you never had ups to compare it to? Same can be said in reverse.
By the design of this rollercoaster we call life, we are meant to grow from the changes and grow stronger.
Purely my thought, observations, and opinion.
Hugs to you, Gramps!!