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An Open Letter To A Loved One Struggling With Depression

The things I wish I could get through to you.

Margaret shouse
Sep 02, 2016
Illinois State University
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An Open Letter To A Loved One Struggling With Depression
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Dear loved one struggling with depression,

How come you are pushing the people you love away? Why do you just shut down and keep it all to yourself instead of letting it all out? These are the things that I will never understand. However, I want to help. I want to be that one person you can call and rely on. I just wish I understood this better. I wish I knew how to get you out of this hole you have dug yourself into. Sadly, I know its not that easy.

We have become polar opposites. With my anxiety, I need to have a shoulder to cry on. I wish that was you. However, when our issues take flight I need someone to be there for me when you need to be alone. It is no ones fault. It is just life and how people handle different situations. I just wish this wasn't happening to us. I wish that our relationship with one another was as close as it used to be.

I know this is temporary for you. It always is. A few weeks of this will pass and then you will be on your feet again. I love the good times, but I get nervous for the bad. I hate seeing you down. I hate seeing you have a negative outlook on the life you live. When I look at you, I see a completely different story than you do.

When I look at you, I see an incredible strength that you have that you may not know that you posess. I know all of the struggles you have faced and still are facing. With all of the hardships that have came your way you are still on this earth. YOU are here for a reason. You still have made so many accomplishments and have made so many positive changes in your life. I wish you could just see what I see.

Not only have you done so many great things, but the amount of happiness you bring to others is indescribable. You give me sincere joy whenever we are together. You brighten my spirits and remind me of the good in my life when I am having trouble.You have saved me from my mild depression and my anxiety attacks. YOU are the reason why my life is so good at this moment. You can always dig me out of my anxious rants and rapid negative thoughts when I am going through my episodes.

I hope one day you can see the bright light that I see when I look at you. I will always love you and be there for you always.

Love,

A friend who is struggling with you

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