READ! understand depression and know healthier options

Depression/suicidal topics seem to be a taboo maybe worldwide. So there’s a lot of people that don’t understand the difference between temporary sadness and depression. Depression is considered a disorder that should requiere professional help. Sadness may lead to depression so it should be a serious matter as well. But let’s be serious now depression is when it lasts longer than two weeks. Some ppl can come out of it easily by solving their situation that is making them depressed. Don’t rely on good things happening to you for happiness bc that is temporary happiness. Materialistic happiness is also temporary. So how do you find real happiness? By being satisfied with your life and yourself. Did you know that the richest ppl in the world have depression? Happiness is choice to work on. So if you have depression, seek mental health services. Medications, therapy, group counseling, that can all help. BUT what really matters is that YOU put effort into getting better. It is tiring and stressful, but don’t give in. KEEP ON GOING. EVERYONE HAS THE POTENTIAL WITH WILLPOWER. I have depression and I was close to getting inpatient treatment bc I became obsessed w wanting to end my life. But my insurence didn’t cover it so they sent me to a place where it would be cheap or even FREE. Then my sister got angry with me n started telling me really mean stuff. Understand that your loved ones may react in certain ways because they love you and are scared. They don’t know how to handle a loved one who wants to die. Listen to that! Its scary for people. And that’s why its a taboo subject. However, you have all the power in your hands to take action against depression. You CAN overcome it. Its a day to day process. I wish I had the support to get help, but I don’t and I’m 17. I’m going crazy with these thoughts but I’m still holding on. I have a little bit left to turn 18. I will then seek help and use it to my full advantage bc ik I need the help. Its okay to be human and need help. Please take positive actions. Within time, you will see improvement. Just keep on going. Relapses are natural but get back up. Thank you for reading. I love you all.