So many of my friends are depressed. And I don't mean they are just sad or pessimistic, I mean they are clinically depressed and taking medication and getting therapy. The thing is, they have totally valid reasons for being depressed. Dysfunctional childhoods, family suicides, abusive lovers, health problems, unstable parenst, etc. It seems like they can never get the love and care that they need. I care about my friends a lot, but I alone can't love them as much as they need. I don't know how to help them feel better. They all want to die, and I don't know what to tell them. I know the first step in getting better and finding the love you need is learning to love yourself, but how can people love themselves when no one else seems to love them?
2007-11-16
18:55:34
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lucidparade
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Mental Health