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Everyone is a Beautiful Person

Hey! Thank you for taking the time to read this, because now I know you are safe for the time it takes you to read my story and hear some advice I have from being trapped in a depressed cage for almost two years. First, here is my story. It started for me when I came out to myself. You may or may not relate but here are symptoms of depression you may be experiencing. Weight loss or gain, sadness crying for no reason, and getting tired really easily. That’s what happened to me I would get so exhausted. I wouldn’t eat, I wouldn’t hang out, I would just sit and cry. If this is happening to you it is not okay. You can get help at school with a counselor like I did or talk to your family. Help is out there waiting.

Back to my story. I came out to myself and then to those around me getting immense support and guidance from the people that really mattered the most to me you get to see who your real friends are. Once you accept yourself and realize who you are, because everyone is a beautiful person, you will be okay too. Drugs, sexual abuse, eating disorders all of these self-esteem problems causing depression can be helped with a therapist. And your therapist may prescribe a medicine to help you and that’s okay. He or she may also recommend a hospital, that can be scary, but you can do it because it helped me and now I get to feel better. Don’t be ashamed about your depression people will understand that you’re going through a hard time and they will just be glad to support you, especially after you learn new coping skills to help you manage.

 

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