Below is a song and lyrics that express some of my worst moments in my struggle with depression. Coming to terms with truly starting to heal these lyrics hit differently.
i see for years now i allowed these horribly negative thoughts manipulate how i cared for myself. They brought me down and i let them. but i am starting to learn and starting to really heal.
i never thought i would make it to my 30s. i never thought i could wake up one day and feel like, life was worth living. i never thought i could just feel okay and at peace with myself.
[TRIGGER WARNING]
"... I'm a cynic.
I'm hopeless.
I'm broken.
There is no light inside of me.
I'm tired.
i’m restless.
i'm lonesome.
But I can never sleep.
My mind plays games when I'm alone now.
You said the worst things to get inside my head.
intoxication takes control now.
self medication takes its grip.
I'm crawling on the floor.
Take deep breaths, your heart is racing.
There’s clawing at the door.
Oh God, dont let 'em take me
...
Now I have to find a way out.
I have to find my voice.
I'm entertaining thoughts that are no good for me.
Now I have to find a way back.
I have to make a choice.
I'm never losing sight of what's in front of me..."