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Benoni, ZA

I often look at photos and ask what happened to me. Can we ever bring ourselves back?

October 9, 2019
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Members connected deeply over the question of whether they could return to who they were before depression, with most expressing a strong... Read more

Members connected deeply over the question of whether they could return to who they were before depression, with most expressing a strong longing for their former confidence, happiness, and sense of freedom. Several members shared that while they grieve who they once were, they have found strength in accepting depression as a condition to fight rather than an identity, with some finding hope through writing, focusing on daily activities, helping others, or leaning on faith. A recurring theme was the pain of not recognizing oneself anymore, balanced by small moments of resilience and the reminder that fighting back, even in tiny ways, is still a form of moving forward.

A MyDepressionTeam Member

No I am thankful that after everything I went through I can hopefully help others it's about finding ways to cope with depression and not letting it rule us it is difficult and I had to hit rock bottom to build myself up again

November 18, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I have accepted that i have a condition called depression that will sometimes rise up and pull me down and i will fight to come back up. I have lately had a few days where i wake in the morning and say wow what happened to me yesturday. I can never go back, but i can fight everday. Thats what we have to do!

October 15, 2019
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I would gladly go back to the beginning and use the knowledge and experience to create my own better life experiences now

October 9, 2019
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I just really figuring myself out & for me I grew up Sheltered (Closed in) so I really don't know life is really like w/o being Scared & Sheltered, Afraid, I'm just learning how to come out of my shell

October 22, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I can't even remember how I used to be. I know I wasn't depressed or having any panic attacks. This stuff gets old

November 11, 2022

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