"It's Fake"

I had someone email me and tell me that none of her friend's believed that she was depressed. That she felt the feelings she did. My boyfriend went through the same feelings and couldn't relate to anybody. This one girl I knew who had anxiety was always made fun of because everyone thought she was faking it. You know what? Screw those "other people". They can't tell you what you're feeling. They can't get inside your head and point out everything that is true and false. So when someone ever tells you, "You're faking it." Just ignore them. I know it's hard, but don't let it get to you. 

It can be hard when there is no one to relate to, but just so you know, you are not alone. There have been times when I have felt so depressed and it felt like there was absolutely NO reason behind it. "You're just a girl," was one of the reasons I was given. It didn't feel right. I don't think that was it. "You're faking it," and I knew THAT was incorrect. Because there was no way I could be faking my own feelings. And if your "friends" think that you're faking something so serious... I'll tell you this, they aren't your real friends. You need someone supportive. Who doesn't accuse you of something so horrible. When you're going through something like depression, you need support, not friends who say you're faking it. That will only make it worse, unless you have the great mind to ignore them. 

So please, just know that you need to surround yourself with positive things. Know that what you're going through, whether it's anxiety, depression, panic attacks, or a combination of the three, that it isn't fake and that I believe in you. You can get through this.

Question of the post is: Are your friends supportive? 

A lot of mine didn't know I was upset when I was going through my rough times. But the ones who did know... I had a few great ones. And two of them just talked about themselves. Their problems were more important. Or "the children in Africa are starving and you're complaining about this?" I hate it when people say that. Just because someone else has a bigger problem doesn't make mine less important. I still have a problem, and you do, too. Always remember that no matter who has a problem in the world, yours still matters. Treat your problem, don't let it suffer in still frame of time. You deserve to get better.

Thank you for reading. 

2012

The title is strange, yes? But think about it. If you commit suicide today or tomorrow, you won't know what happens in 2012. Will all those disasters occur? Will things fall from the sky? Will we start over? Or will nothing happen? You know what? You won't know because you won't be here. Please, don't do it. Attend 2012 with me to find out what happens.

So, what do you think will happen in 2012? I personally think nothing. I'll wake up to a beautiful 2013.

(Sorry for the short entry) :P

Rich With Nothing

My father has always had close to nothing. He's always been a bartender or a blacksmith. Pretty much meaning, he's had no money. A lot of people get depressed because they have no money. My dad has depression or at least, he did have it. Eventually, what brought him out of it were his friends and family. What he realized was that he was rich. He was filthy stinkin' rich. He used to tell me, "Leah, I may have no money, but I'm the richest man in the world. I am rich in friends. They love me and care for me. They will be there for me no matter what. You have great friends and family. Remember that."

Even when things get rough and you're living through hard times, you can still be happy. My dad is living in a trailer as a bouncer now, but he is one of the happiest men I know. He always has a smile on his face and is telling me things I really would rather not hear. But it is always a pleasure to see him happy.

The next time you're getting pissed off about those rich kids having more money than you when you have to work your butt off to live paycheck to paycheck, don't worry about it. Chances are, people can't stand them. You have something they don't. You have friends. Even if it's only one, that friend is probably a hell of a lot better than anything they have. Family will also be there for you even if they seem like they won't. A lot of them will. There is always someone.

And there's always me! Drop me an email!

Like I said.

There is always someone.

So, what do you think? Can you be rich without money? Or does rich only come in the dollar amount? Leave your comments below or drop me an email explaining why you feel this is so. Thank you for your time.

What Do You Do?

Okay, I know everyone gets upset, depressed, etc. and many people have tactics to cheer themselves up. I want to know, what do you do when you get this way? Do you watch a happy movie? Do you hang out with your friends? I'm curious. Tell me through my contact page or leave a comment on this post.

When I'm upset in order to cheer myself up, I read. It helps me escape from the crap I have to deal with. It takes me to another place. I'm in another character's body, experiencing what he or she experiences. Sometimes I'll watch some youtube videos or I'll watch a movie with my boyfriend. Another thing I do is eat my favorite food. That's one thing that will make you feel very alive. It sparks your taste buds. I absolutely love it.

So tell me, what do you do?