For me it was the hot chocolate on the cold night walking in the woods with little one .

I know that it helps me to receive a smile and maybe a “HI” or “HELLO” so we have to imagine what it will do for others.
It was just a random thought.

What is one thing you do during the day to make yourself smile or happy

I'm not trying to offend anyone but seeing this right now makes me want to cry
Honestly? I wonder if the people that say or think this has ever really been depressed like sobbing on your knees praying to God to make the pain stop, the suicidal thoughts day in and day out!!if I could I would happily choose to be happy but I can't! Why am I so screwed up I can't just make it that easy? That I could just take some time outside and be happy and carefree not gave these endless anxious thoughts… read more

People say you should focus on doing the things that make you happy when you're feeling down and depressed, little things like watching your favourite TV show or cooking your favourite meal. I personally don't know how to follow this advice at the moment because I can't think of anything that I enjoy doing or that makes me happy.

So, to give me some inspiration and to help others remember those little things that make them happy - What are the little things that make you happy, that you can… read more

I'm scared and lonely

I don't have no Regrets, especially when it comes to my Mental Health (Illness), me doing Self Harming (Cutting), because for me it was a CRY 😭😭😭 for HELP & ATTENTION & know later down the line that I needed Help. @ times yes I wanted to Die because I think 🤔💭 (thought 🤔💭) anybody or anyone cared for me, especially my Family & I always thought I wasn't worth Living, but I'm Thankful I pulled through, so that I can be a help to someone else ☺️

I had something happen the other day that embarrassed me and then made me angry. I used to burn. The inside of my left arm is a mass of scars. There are also some cut scars on each arm. There’s no way to cover them. Long sleeves when it’s 90+ out are not an option. I’ve never had anyone ask me to my face what was on my arm. The other day while sitting with other people this woman asked what was on my arm!!!!! I quickly hid it and mumbled a non answer. Now I’m furious. Has anyone else… read more

Hard to describe this but I mean like does anyone feel numb at times but just carries on with daily life. Like as if you don't want to do anything. You feel nothing but no point explaining to anyone knowing they won't understand as they haven't been through depression and that?