I'mma have to ask everyone to take this to the top. Rain upvotes! Please. Thank you.

In the case of toxic people, family or not, cutting them out of your life really makes a difference.

That's why I love the internet. You can ask the stupidest or most inappropriate questions and it's more than likely that : 1- someone has already asked the same question or 2- someone will gladly give you an answer. At the same time there will always be that someone who will bash you for anything you might say or do (too ugly, too pretty, too fat, too skinny, etc).

This. i am fed up of people who have never suffered from depression but declare suicides as cowards.

Going through hard times definitely didn't make me stronger. It made me sadder and a lot more fragile and took away a lot of my faith in things.

To them it was their "normal" behavior.

🥺Thank you

Never worry about making a scene. Other people will think what they want anyway, so you might as well do what you need to for your own peace, safety and happiness. Screw all those people who judge.

Young people aren't the only ones who need to hear this. Thanks for the reaffirmation!

I wish I would've have learned that at a younger age

If only this was true about my job.

Well that's easier said than done

Make a scene!

AMEN!!👍💯💘

ok but I needed this

I always told my kids and their friends this. Also that they could call me and I'd play the bad guy if necessary

This GenXer needs to take this advice also.

Exactofu**inglutely!

I wish someone told me this before my wedding.

Or, you could act like a adult and not a toddler throwing a tantrum.

This reminds me of one of those "AHA!" moments I had in college. We were talking about existentialism and my take away was that there is literally nothing stopping me from just walking out of class or driving to the beach or quitting my job. It's all me. Just me. I can decide what to do based on my goals. If sand in my toes is more important than my finals, then BYE. 😄 I didn't end up doing that, but it was awesome and empowering realizing that I could. And so if I choose to hang out with someone, they should feel loved knowing I intentionally chose them over video games or whatever else I could be doing, because it's definitely not out of obligation 😉.

And probably should...

Yes you can to all of those!

I was ostracised by my "friends" for leaving a wedding party after spending seven freaking hours at the venue, right when the dancing started.

I will admit that when my depression was at its lowest (besides suicide attempt). I didn't brush my teeth, brush my hair or showered in over 2 weeks. It was all just too hard.

Why does his expression match that statement perfectly. Lol. Good on you eagle.

That's my life spelt out!

I remember mom picking me up early from school in 4th grade to go see the 1st Star Trek movie. Still one of the best school memories, ever.

I wish social anxiety was an excuse. It has ruined so much of my life.

Me looking into the mirror: "This is all YOUR fault!"

I feel personally attacked

"You need to work harder". "You need to give up on the lattes". "You need to .............."

I just felt a weight drop onto my shoulders when I read this.

I needed people who actually cared about me and wouldn't ditch me on the playground for someone else and leave me alone without any friends for the rest of the year at the drop of a hat

Depression is not the tears you shed it's the smile you fake

#FACTS

This post is about me and I accept it....it's true. P.S. I'm not a doctor, my parents are still disappointed.

I felt this to my very core. Not to mention the loss of sleep over the associate anxiety.

Sometimes I question myself if I’m a toxic person. I may hurt others without realizing it. I really want to change to be a better person

One time when I was at my lowest I was driving around and contemplating where to park and potentially take my own life. An older gentleman was walking down the back road I was on with his wife and he turned and smiled at me with the most genuine smile I'd seen. His wife turned and did the same and they both waved. That couple saved my life by just showing me a moment of genuine humanity by smiling. Guilt was what drove me to want to die. This post made me remember this.

True. Never really thought about that. Was relentlessly bullied as a child and teachers/parents always ignored and brushed under the carpet. I always bury problems deep now, work through in my own space and never tell anyone.

I've never felt so seen.

As though you had a choice to be depressed when in reality you were having very serious mental health issues.

I did this too. I survived three attempts that night.

My mom says she had anxiety but I don't think she understands how serious mine really is

I think I want to be hospitalised, I need the break from this world.

Pretending not to be depressed is exhausting and then one day the energy it takes isn't there

I'm so very appreciative and grateful that I have a hubby like that. He has dealt with so much with me and my depression. He has supported me and loved me throughout everything.

Ohhh...that's what it is.

Yeah I realized I burnt out at the beginning of the year but I'm still going and (sort of) fine!

My son says "Wait! I'm in the blender......" Thats his way of saying full stop and he will let us know when he feels OK to continue.

I felt that right now. Thank you.

I cope with my suicidal thoughts by planning out super elaborate suicide methods i could never possibly pull off.

Ah , you've met our occupational health department