Inspiring Stories from Readers who Have Battled Depression

"I wanted to please people and that is why I was depressed. I used to care too much.Now I live my life and depend entirely on myself and God."

- Judy

Funny thing is I am working at improving my self esteem right now....I am usually riddled with guilt...Almost 3 years ago I left my husband, and my 3 kids came with me....

I have been feeling guilty for leaving him and breaking up my family home.  Guilt has pretty much eaten me alive.  I have no self esteem and feel pretty much beat up all the time.  But when I found your website, recently, over the Christmas break, something changed.....one of your definitions of depression was me to a T. 

One thing that stuck out in my head was "making bad decisions".  I realized that I have been feeling so guilty that my once good decision making practices had fallen quite short and I have continuously made bad decisions since I left him....and trust me, leaving this man was one of the best things I could have ever done for myself and for him....he has actually changed and become a better father to his kids.......which I am very thankful for.

But back to what I was saying......since I read about making bad decisions I have changed, and now I tell myself every day when faced with any decision.....

I can make good decisions.....and it has helped. 

I am a very smart, and strong woman.....extremely giving, almost to a fault....but these are the things that I love about myself....

It is time to take back my life and start again...with good decisions, and happy outcomes......this is what I am working on these days.

- Mary
 
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