Obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Throughout my life, I’ve faced challenges that helped me become the person I am today. I’ve struggled with depression ever since I can remember, and I never thought that my life was worth living because I woke up every day in immense despair. Who would want to live like that? I felt tortured, and it seemed as though the only way out was to give up on living. I felt trapped, but the struggles I went through were worth it as horrible as they were.
I choose to live, to experience love, to be in nature, to form relationships, and to watch myself become a wonderful being. I never thought it would, but it has gotten better. Sometimes it feels like the pain is not worth it, but it is in the end. When the pain starts to fade, a massive pressure gets lifted from your shoulders.
After starting medication, I began to feel better. I felt like, for the first time in forever, I actually had some control over my life; my thoughts, feelings, and actions. I had time to work on myself, and I had the power to do great things that I never imagined I could. After a while, I once again started to fall into the depths of depression slowly. Then abruptly, I plummeted back into the darkness, struck with the dense and perpetual sadness. Shortly after that, I started another medication.
My struggles helped me build tools to create a happier life for myself.
I’ve learned many skills to work on myself throughout the years and learned to enjoy the small things. When I’m outside, I realize that everything around me is alive. There’s something special about that; the grass under your feet, the bugs in the dirt, the birds in the sky, the leaves gently swaying above you. I feel so much calm and positive energy surrounding me. The obstacles I’ve faced have made me stronger. I’ve been knocked down many times, but I’m always ready to pick myself up again. I am brave, and I will continue to overcome and strengthen myself. I work to push myself. I know how to listen to myself, my brain, and my body and do what I need to do to improve in life. I’m confident that I can overcome whatever life throws at me.
I may never have the life that others have. When they wake up in the morning, they feel stable without even thinking about it. But the struggles I’ve gone through made me grow as a person. I’ve blossomed and become something extraordinary. I never thought I would get to where I am. Although I still get depressed sometimes, I couldn’t imagine being the person I am today. Life has its ups and downs, and it hasn’t been a smooth ride. I know there are more bumps ahead of me; I’m grateful for the growth I’ve gone through, nonetheless.
I have one chance and one chance only to live this life that I’m living. So why not try to make the most of it? Why not love me, and spread joy while I can.
I will continue to grow and become stronger. We are all in this together, thrown into existence unexpectedly and without warning, searching for happiness and fighting through our struggles. I try to remember that we only have one chance at this life. Shouldn’t we try to make the most of it while we’re here?
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