As someone who has dealt with depression and anxiety since I was a young girl, I can truly understand what it's like to feel like you are entirely alone. I know what it feels like when it seems as though you are drowning and everyone is just sitting around watching it happen. Believe me, I've been there and the biggest thing I learned when I came out on the other side of my depression is this.... IT'S NOT TRUE!

Often times, when we are dealing with our sadness, we put ourselves into a bubble. We close ourselves up and refuse to let anyone in. Most of the time, it seems like it is the best thing to do. It isn't though.

When we close ourselves up, we are not giving anyone the opportunity to even attempt to help. We are shielding our pain and although it may seem as though it's the easiest thing to do, it isn't.

We must let our wounds air out in order to heal.

It's okay to ask for help and it's okay talk to someone, let that be a parent, family member, school counselor, or even a stranger. Asking for help is a scary thing to do, but that fear does not compare to the beautiful feeling of relief you get when you finally ask for help, and you see just how much love there really is for you..

Depression has a way of making it seem as though NO ONE cares, and it carves this thought so deep into our brains that we begin to believe it. But it's not true. There are people all around us who care. It could be friends or family, or just some person who sits next to you in class that you only occasionally speak to... SOMEONE CARES ABOUT YOU.

You are NOT alone.

As cliche as it is, it really does get better. But in order to get to the better days, you must help yourself by allowing someone else to help you.

If you're feeling alone and helpless, PLEASE reach out to someone.. I promise you, people care. People love you. People would be lost if you were not in this world. Get the help you need, if not for yourself, then for those who love you.

Depression is an extremely hard battle to fight, but I promise you this: It is not impossible.