Imagine having your courage and desire to live stripped away and replaced with the notion that you are no longer needed and the world would be better without you. Imagine someone saying the anguish you’re experiencing is something you made up. Who, tell me, who would make up these feelings? When the attention you will get is people being dismissive and telling you what you feel are ‘just thoughts’ and some exercise and fresh air should help.
Marie Shanley, “I was told ‘depression isn’t real’ and I really wanted to believe it” (via twloha)















