Posted by fallsfall on May 3, 2005, at 18:26:46
In reply to Hollow Words (triggerish), posted by mair on May 3, 2005, at 16:26:29
I think that when we say "It will get better", we may not be trying to convince the other person that their life will get better. It is almost more like we are saying that we believe in life, and that we know that it is hard for them to believe it at this moment, but perhaps they can hold on to our belief until theirs comes back.
I know how hard it is to not know how long it will be and how hard it will be to come up for air again. But try to remember that when you *are* up for air that it is pretty neat. That there is something worthwhile to work towards.
I wish I could say "Here's a magic pill" or "3 months of therapy will do it for you", but you wouldn't believe me anyway. It doesn't work that way. I guess all you can really do is believe that it *will* end, and that it is worth working as hard as you can to make that happen as soon as possible. Maybe the process of defeating the depression becomes the purpose of life right now.
I know it is dark. I'm sorry you feel so awful. But there is hope, even if you can't see it. And we need you to fight for it.
(((Mair)))
(I owe you... remember... let me know when you want it)
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