I have found that having a living being to care for makes you get out of bed each morning. I have pets. Some people have plants. Some have children! Having a reason to get out of bed helps. Otherwise, I would stay in bed all day.

Don't ever give up. No matter how bleak things look there is light at the end of darkness. Just hang on.

Never be scared or ashamed to tell people you have depression and take it day by day.

Advice? Recognize a few positive things each day that you can appreciate about yourself. Be as kind to yourself as possible in your thoughts, words, and deeds. Don’t listen to the lies that depression likes to tell. See them for what they are - distortions. Look for the little pleasures your life still offers you along the way and remember you’re not alone!

Depression has shown me that sadness can be a part of being human too