Feeling Like You Hit a Wall?

And I am talking about depression. There are many ways it can manifest and no you are not psychotic because this happened to you. It can strike at any time for a number of reasons: Trauma, lost of job, death of a relative, medical reasons, genetics, or a series of stressful events that may lead one to feel that they are worthless. Examples of how they may feel: "What they do or say is not important! No one really understands!" Even simple daily task are overwhelming for them. Daily task requires lots of focus in order to complete them! It as if they are thrown into a dark hole where they are drain of energy and so they sit and sit as time flies by because they just can't do it anymore--everything seems so hard. The depressed individual doesn't feel that they are a contributing member in society. Maybe there will come a point where the individuals may feel the only option is to end their life. These individauls, at this point feel there is no one to talk to! They do not where to go to ask for help! However,it could be that one conversation with an unknown stranger that can help put them out of their funk. Well, below here are two numbers anyone can call:

Depression Hotline:
(630) 482-9696

USA National Suicide Hotline:
(800) 273-8255

Two years ago,I suffered from severe depression and I've overcome it. So, I know that with the support of friends, family, and your community, you can come out of depression. Statistics show that 9 million people in the United States suffer from depression and the numbers are rising. What statistics doesn't show that people can overcome this and medication is not the only option. You along with at least 9 million people may have woke-up this morning feeling worthless but for a good number of us these feelings maybe transient. Maybe, some of them have already tried a suicide attempt. Maybe someone managed to talk with someone that helped them feel better about their situation, even if it is for the moment. It is okay to ask for help! No one should penalize you for doing so!

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