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Welcome Out of Depression
Published: 2013-11-05 00:09:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 20457; Favourites: 1160; Downloads: 0
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This is a follow-up comic to the one I did a year ago, that was featured on buzzfeed.I had a really rough week last week. I didnβt want to get out of bed or go to class or even eat. But I think Iβll be okay now.
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The original post on my tumblr.
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This sends out a nice, positive message. Something that people do rarely these days. This piece is touching Andes starting to motivate me. Thanks for making this. It made my day.
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Every word of this Comic... i felt it.. My fight is not over now but the loneliness has easen.. Time gave me friends ^^
I wish you and everyone around you happiness 
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I'm... This actually made me cry... I'm so proud of every single one of you who go through this, who still haven't remembered how to win, and those of you who decided that you wanted to win. I'm proud of every single one of you. And I wish you all the happiness and luck and kindness in the world, I really do.
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If you ever need a strangers shoulder to cry on, talk to me! Hope you feel better.Β
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Wow, I am pretty sure by posting this, you are helping so many people who have the same problem.
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Congrats on the DD! If you ever need to talk to a stranger, don't hesitate!
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This is the best, and most deserving Daily Deviation I'v seen in a long time. Β
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This is really, really good. Very true. Letting people in is important. Don't say you're sorry for who you are. The hardest and best advice in the world.
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Ah, I remember when I was depressed. It was both a blessing and curse. I cried and screamed every night as well as damage myself both physically and mentally. Your own worst enemy really can be yourself, and in those times, it's never easy.Β
But truly, I'm happy that I'm away from that stage now. By ridding yourself of the negative energies surrounding you and learning from them so that you can become a stronger person all together...it's all worth it. The sun shines brighter, the birds are louder, your eyes are open to new journeys...truly, it's never the end.Β
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I started suffering from depression in grade 2, thanks to a combination of family problems and horrible bullying at school. I used to cry myself to sleep, walk home with my head down, and sit on the playground alone. I was an outcast. All I needed was someone to put their arms around me and tell me I'd be okay...
What did I get? "Stop feeling sorry for yourself."
It was hard, and I still go through episodes from time to time (I'm 25 now) but once you let love in, it really does help!
Thank you for sharing your heart and congrats on the DD
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This is wonderful! Truly well written and inspiring as well
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Really can connect with this, thanks.
Hope Stephs okay c:
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BeautifulΒ Β A true inspiration. Congralulations on the DD
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I recently moved out of my home city to a different city for my first ever job.Β
So I still get all lonely sometimes. It's more difficult when mom's not nearby to go and hug. T_T
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I have Major Depression and Anxiety, things I've been fighting since I was 12 or 13. I'm now 28. And I've grown stronger within the last 3 1/2 years than I have with in all my life of seeing therapists and psychiatrists. Reason? My friends I made here on DeviantART.
I met my now-best-friend and soul-brother Tom here. Though he lives across the ocean, I feel as close to him as if he lived next door.
He encouraged me to take risks, to love people, to accept love.
And your comic is true to life, my friend. That's what it was like in Middle School, High School, and most of college. But I'm getting better all the time.
Thanks for doing this comic, Rachel. I hope that people with, and those without, Depression will see this and think twice about what's going on, how to treat others, and how to treat themselves.
I'm so glad this got a DD! Congrats!
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Holy mother of feels,
THIS just struck something true in understanding what it's like.
I've been fighting anxiety since I was little, basically all my life. No one ever could understand what it's like to be in your own world of worry. The confusion when you realize that everyone is normal and that your normal is something completely different. That you have "irrational fears" when they seem justified. WORST THING to tell some one? "It's okay, you'll grow out of it." and " Just don't panic" As if someone could have that level of control over how they feel.
The right steps to dealing with yourself is getting to the root of the problem.
It's not easy to tell someone to "love" themselves because some people actually don't know how. It's something that appears after accepting one's self, and it could be a while before that happens.
With so much I want to say, I'd end up with a huge post. BUT THIS comic is really good. It takes a level of "failure" for some to realize they can get out of getting overwhelmed by thoughts, by fears and by one's inner critic. Wanting to change, wanting to mend one's self is the first step.
With medicine or professional help can be the key for some, for others it's starting over to build themselves to the person they want and deserve to become. We don't have to hide within ourselves because it feels safe, we can reach out and hope to become comfortable with who we are and share the awesome people with others that we are.
Be gentle to those with anxiety because usually they are the ones to be sensitive to criticism, and can affect them if not for days but up to months after.
Most importantly, Thank you Original-blue. (and others who make comics that are HONEST like these) because it makes some of us not feel so alone.
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If Deviantart ever made option to 'like' posts, I'll come back and like this one first.
It was well said.
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Thank you. I was wondering if I wrote something coherent. Or if it even made any sense. But you understood.
There's many things I mull over and worry, but this was one I was open to responding. What could I lose by posting how what I felt and thought?
I'm grateful you appreciated it.
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of course!
it hurts to feel like you are alone. it's good to know that there are others all around who feel the same way.
maybe all of us people prone to this problem should open a club...
Hermits United!
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Yes! exactly that.
XD there is one problem! with the idea of the hermits club= people might be too shy to show up 
If you advertise cookies that might help.
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hahaha XD
we could make the hermit club's weekly meetings strictly in chatrooms 
That way, hermits could unite separately from the safety of our own homes; hiding behind our keyboards
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Good idea!
But have to also prepare for the procrastinator hermits, the ones that will arrive at the last minute <3
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errr.. i'm quite sure all of them will arrive at the last minute
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Pretty sure all of us that weren't popular or in official cliques felt this way, seems normal to me.
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You deserve all the faves and thumbs upfrom here to the far end on the universe for this one! Fightiiiiiing! (Enter the korean drama actress thin voice
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oh gosh...I felt like that a few years back too, you always need to remind yourself that the only one who can help you get out of this hole is you first and then give back to others~
Good job on the comic
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This is exactly how I feel daily.Β I feel alone all the time, and I am constantly apologizing for what I am and am not.Β This brings me hope, because it's proof that I am not alone, and that it does get better.
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I remember when I felt this about 5 years ago. It's been a long time without depression, but I still remember clearly those dark times... you really explained them quite well
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Thankyou. For someone who suffers with feelings like this, this comic makes me feel strong. <3
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You really put words to my feelings-- beautiful job.Β
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But how do you love... Can someone tell me how...?
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My God, this tells my story so well, with a very similar conclusion! Love and self love/acceptance is so damn important. Those that have never experienced this........well unless you have it's hard to know, but this piece here sums it up pretty well.
The "I'm sorry, I'm sorry-" part is so true......my gosh.....I never even realized that is what it was..........such self-shame......
Great work here 
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Kudos for stepping up and doing this.
I can relate to the overwhelming feeling of failure.
Its like being in the Rocky movie and winning but inside you feel, "Meh".
You are right, its an army, a greek chorus.
Me: Cool, I got one of my stories featured in a group for a month. That is sooo cool.
Depression Singers: So what, so what, who cares? So many things in the real world are undone.
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Still having bouts of depression sometimes, but forcing myself out of it one fight at a time.
Your drawing helped
I hope your year is filled with happiness and fulfillment! ^^
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I wish it was as easy for me 
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What if love makes that hole even bigger, despite the honesty of this feelings? What if this happen to a adult woman who don't have time for mistakes?
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Your story remembered me this fabulous game:Β Elude . I suggest you to play in your free time, so that you can enjoy it more in all its metaphor
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Aww this whole story is so cuteβ₯β₯β₯
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I can certainly relate to this, and it is something I am still struggling through.Β
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I know this feeling intimately. I too lived with this from my early teens to my early twenties. I'm still hollow inside, just less hollow then I was before.
Thank you for putting words and pictures to it.
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