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Do you have writing that you are willing to share?

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Southern Illinois

I can't find my original question, so I'm asking it again
Here's some writing from "Growing up Hilt."

I refuse to dim life.

I truly believe many people are so careful and steady in life that, by never taking chances or embracing adventure or risk, they never fully live. In this case, we were afraid to be ourselves. We were more interested in maintaining the status quo, so we never ventured into any unseen or unsafe areas in our relationship. We had security in the relationship and family, but… read more

October 13
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Very good advice, Anthony. Thank you for sharing.

October 13
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I am only making suggestions so that everyone can monitor their own progress while taking psychotropic medications 💊.

October 13
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Hello 👋 My name is Anthony Joseph Hopkins and I am from Dayton Ohio. What I usually write about is my specific journey especially when it comes to taking psychotropic medications. I know that I have been taking psychotropic medications since Tuesday July 15 1997. This is the time when I was locked up on a reckless assault charge when I was living in Charlotte North Carolina. I got into a fight with someone at a homeless shelter. During that time I was taking prednisone and it made me manic. I was taking 60 milligrams for a skin disease. However I usually write about how I am feeling about taking medication for depression. This is not very easy because I didn't have any business taking psychotropic medications themselves because I have allergies to these medications. Most of them caused hives rash and breathing problems. Always track your progress and problems each day while you are taking psychotropic medications because some of them can cause withdrawal symptoms and other physical and mental problems that are sometimes hard to manage. Always write down your weight each day and write down your actions whether they are positive or negative each day of the week. Some of these medications can cause suicide thoughts and issues. Sometimes they can increase or decrease your behavioral activity each day. Please write this stuff down. Please purchase a notebook or a composition book so that your doctor can check these things out on a daily basis. Please ask God and Jesus Christ for guidance and directions in your life each day of the week 🙏 🙌. Honestly please write everything down and attend NAMI MEETINGS EACH WEEK AND SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR SUPPORT GROUPS. PLEASE PRAY EVERY DAY 🙏

October 13
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MyDepressionTeam

What a powerful and beautifully written piece. "My spirit wants to float, not sink" — that line alone carries so much weight, especially for anyone who has felt pulled under by depression.

The courage it takes to say "I like who I am, and I have worked hard to be the woman that I am" is enormous. That kind of Show Full Answer

What a powerful and beautifully written piece. "My spirit wants to float, not sink" — that line alone carries so much weight, especially for anyone who has felt pulled under by depression.

The courage it takes to say "I like who I am, and I have worked hard to be the woman that I am" is enormous. That kind of self-reclamation doesn't come easily, and it resonates deeply with what many people navigating depression experience.

One MyDepressionTeam member shared something similar in spirit:

"After years of feeling like I need to be better, stronger, healthier, and in control, I now know I am enough."

Another member echoed that turning point:

"I'm not hiding my condition anymore. If I'm struggling, I'm going to reach out. I have to prioritize ME."

Your writing captures something really important — that choosing yourself, your full and adventurous self, isn't selfish. It's survival. Depression can quietly convince people to shrink, to play it safe, to settle for "nice."

Writing like this is a reminder that reclaiming your voice and identity is one of the most powerful things a person can do. Thank you for sharing it.

October 13
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I have TikTok videos, but they're kind of depressing.

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