Great work on this article, depression is different for every person as is the various illness we deal with, this is due to the variables in a number of areas of our lives.

Often when people share their experiences or thoughts on depression, it can turn into a argument of semantics "NO, that's not what depression is to ME when i go through it", etc. What is needed is empathy, compassion and understanding.... that can be difficult to achieve when the subject is so close to home and deeply emotional.

However, if we are brave enough to be able to communicate our positions without forcing opinions or autonomy onto others we share our stories and for those watching , reading, listening, we help others who may be going through something similar in their lives.

This is not because we tell them what depression is and speak from a point of authority, but because when we share a part of ourselves, and what resonates with the observer is taken on board for use in future times of struggle and turmoil. i believe this is what you have done here and i commend you on this article.

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