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A wise quote for everyone on this forum

vip — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 12:28:49 GMT

Hi everyone I came across this piece of writing on the mental health awareness website and i think this best describes all of us on this forum that suffer with mental illness. The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation of sensitivity and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happens. All of us on this forum have spirit and we are beautiful on the inside and out because we have basically all been to hell and back . Together as a group by sharing our stories we can help one another with the demons of depression that follow us everday and get back on track with our lives and start living. Take care to all of you xxx

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geoff — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 14:43:45 GMT

dear Nes, that's lovely and how true it is.

We all change once we have had depression, because the time we were in hell and the people who have not nor ever supported us, are the fake ones, not us, but them, so as we climb out of this black hole, the lesson we learn is of knowledge and understanding not only for ourselves but for all those that are still stuck at the bottom of this hole, or can't quite make it to the top, so they need help, advice and love to encourage them to finally come to the top, and if by any chance they fall back into this hole, we reach out and grab their hand, stopping them from going to the bottom again. L Geoff. x

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vip — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:55:39 GMT

Thanks Geoff depression definately has changed all of us on this forum . Im not a believer of physical beauty I always fall in love with the persons personality more and I feel more connected to people that have been through something in their lives and are willing to share their story these are the real people not the fakes . we have too many fakes in this world who are not setting a good example . Hope your doing ok. x

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Jo3 — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:40:10 GMT

Hi Nes

How true it is. Having depression has changed my life and the life of those around me. Whether it's for the best I don't know. All I know is that why do we all have to suffer this terrible illness. Why us?

We are all special people hurting; suffering; trying to get better. And we are all suffering at different levels but still we are here because we understand what each and every one of us is going through. We get it.

Take care Nes

Jo xxx

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vip — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 01:19:27 GMT

Jo I quite often think during the day the same thing WHY ME? why did i have to go through this sadness emptiness lonliness the feeling of feeling helpless. Then I logue onto the beyond blue forums and speak to you all here and feel this is the place i want to be with people that understand and are just like me . Telling our stories on here we are making a difference in helping others and ourselves too . Hope your feeling better i know you have been finding it tough lately. Thinking of you xx

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giggles — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 08:36:07 GMT

Hey Nes

goodness that post is just wonderful and thank you for posting it.

It unfortunately is true the suffering has always taught me something when I came through it. It has taught me how to care for others in a healthier way but it starts with me first and them second.

when I am feeling good I have noticed that I have really wonderful conversations with people like yourself and that is all I need somedays.

I have found so much intellect, caring, genuine concern for a fellow humans and the depth is amazing.

when I was sent away for a two week holiday I called it I never forget what I saw and felt off course even though I was as dark as charcoal on myself.

the patients there appeared to me to be stuck on something while of course I did not find our what exactly their stories where. some I did.

I wake up 14 years later saying ok heres another day lets check out whats up with the day,

I would not attempt answer anything for anyone because I know the value of sorting things our for myself but maybe thats just my thing, Heaven knows how many times people have said to me you are so strong. Little did they know what was wiggling in side of me. ha,,,,Its so cool I laugh at myself now so I guess thats all I wish for others is to laugh at your attempts to hurt yourself because if they are still here I would be straight up and Ask

'So you still wake up everyday?

"What's that about then, someone does not want you yet so up you get do your stuff then.

If you can not move you can still speak or write something.

Body tired brain dead ok stay till ready then move thing is you still not dead.

How do I know this to be true because in all that suffering I had my horror was the heart by pass and the next day nursey comes in and say we are getting you up and about today.Well shoot me now is all I thought.

But I did it and I wake up everyday some days dead boring others dead lonely others just brilliant I call it life.

Cheers Nes

Giggles

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vip — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 19:28:02 GMT

Thanks Giggles yes believe it or not depression has made us all stronger individuals when we get in under control and I really think all our missions in life is to spread the word about it and educate future generations that yes this is a real disease that hits real people young old rich poor male female . Read the paper yesterday and swimming champion Ian Thorpe is struggling with it so its very very real . Hope your travelling ok take care x

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SadboiArt — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 07:09:33 GMT

That was beautiful, and exactly what I needed right now.

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iamsotired — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 09:16:36 GMT

Dear Nes

what a gift

Thank you for bringing these words to us

take care

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vip — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 07:10:30 GMT

Thankyou Kara yes a great piece to put up on our fridges to reflect on every day. Take care

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vip — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 07:11:29 GMT

Hello so glad it helped make you feel a little more positive take care

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Neil_1 — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 01:08:05 GMT

Hi Nes

I'm glad that you posted this ... a lovely post - a lovely collection of words and so much meaning.

I think I wrote on another post somewhere that I believe the people who have suffered from or continually suffer from mental illness are the most compassionate caring supportive people going around. And this website/forum is true testament to that.

Giggles, I loved your particular post as well.

So yeah, to you Nes ... a lovely post and thread that you commenced here.

Kind regards

Neil

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074KU — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 11:41:41 GMT

I would suggest that true strength and courage is in those who, having seen the true nature of the world have taken a leap of faith into the greatest unknown despite the machinations of the masses.

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Suzbj — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 11:53:13 GMT

This is so true Nes. All people from all demographics are living their own personal journeys. People with depression are living their personal journeys. And yes, it does allow us all to understand and give compassion, honesty, integrity and sensitivity. We are strong! Whether we know it or not... we are! We have so much to give. That needs to begin with giving that kindness, compassion, honesty, integrity and sensitivity to ourselves first and foremost. Than we can truly move mountains! :)

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vip — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 18:26:40 GMT

Yes Suzbj totally agree with you there we can offer so much as we have suffered learned from our experience and sympathise . Take care