Hi everyone. I've been inactive for a while since finally getting help, and I came back because I was getting more down recently and needed people who cared. After getting back on here I realize I stopped talking to a community who I relied on and who should be able to rely on me. I wanted to drop off some positive notes to reflect on.

First of all, pills may not work for everyone but they do work for some. It's always good to have a counselor or psychologist to speak with if you choose to get medication for depression, but the pills actually do help. They saved me from continuing down a dark path. After ending up in the hospital from mono (I'm a weakling against mono haha) I decided I wanted to stop my pills. I still have a lot of sad days, but my boyfriend says when I'm happy I'm much happier than I was while on them. So, basically pills and/or therapy is a beautiful stepping stone to finding the stronger you.

Secondly, finding all the things that comfort you and combining them into one happy day of interests and fun is a great way to distract yourself and remember what makes you happy in life. Example: I like to curl up in my cold room under big blankets with my hedgehog, watch television and eat my favorite food. It's so much good at once I can't possibly think of the bad.

Anyways, I'll cut this short (or long really). I hope this kind of gives you a nudge to reaching a healthy solution for your depression. I love you all and I'm happy to be back here with people that care and support one another.