Hi Jess,

I heard depression is a sign that you are holding on to something that you should move on from? Is there anything in your life that you can think of that might answer that question?

One good piece of advice I got was not to be around people who cause you negativity. Do you enjoy being around your best friend? If not, perhaps try to talk to her and be honest about how you feel. If she continues to make you feel bad, maybe it is time to consider taking a break or even ending the relationship.

Lately I have been happier focusing on my own self-development. If you are happy with yourself, then anything other people do won’t affect you as much. I cannot control the way other people act toward me sometimes, but I can control my own self-progress. I like to make a list of things I’d like to change or that I want to have happen and then focus on one, decide on the best first step, and then take that first step. Feel the progress, feel the hope. Try to focus on the possibilities instead of what is bothering you.

Jess I came across your post and I nearly cried when I read it! I have been feeling exactly like you and soooo alone and invisible! When I read your post I finally felt like I was a real person. Like what I was feeling was real. You expressed so well what I’ve been having trouble expressing. What I was afraid to express. I have tried in the past to express myself to the people in my life and it always end with me feeling worse. I hear you! Wherever you are I’m walking the same path with you and struggling with the same feelings. You are not invisible!!! Keep telling yourself you are a unique and beautiful person! If you feel the need to reach out to someone and share who you are and know that your identity will be safe and valued reach out here. I need a friend. I will listen sister! PEACE