Working Through Depression: Trying Not to Lose Myself

Depression can feel like a heavy weight, slowly pushing down upon you until it feels almost impossible to breathe. When you’re working through these feelings, it’s crucial to remember that you're not alone. Many people experience similar struggles, and seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Strategies such as talking to a therapist, connecting with friends, and practicing self-care can be beneficial. Establishing routines, even simple ones, can provide a sense of normalcy and stability in chaotic times. Additionally, engaging in physical activity and spending time outdoors can significantly improve mood and mental well-being. Journaling can serve as a powerful outlet for emotions, allowing you to reflect on your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Remember to be patient with yourself; healing takes time, and it's okay to have bad days. Surrounding yourself with supportive individuals who understand your journey can make a world of difference. Always seek professional guidance if you find it challenging to cope. Taking small steps each day towards self-acceptance and understanding can help you navigate through the fog of depression while keeping a firm grip on your identity. It's possible to work through these feelings without losing yourself, and brighter days will come again. 
It's hard working through this. Somedays My mind has a mind of it's own. I find myself feeling that I can't leave them. He can't be a boyfriend with a dead girlfriend, he can't be a brother with a dead sister and mostly they can't be kids with a dead mom. They all depend on her in one way or another. They all look to her for something. She has a big heart and loves so deep but the loss she feels is so hard to deal with somedays. Trying to slowly push through each day is all she can do. She can do this is what she tells herself each and everyday to move to the next day. Now till tomorrow. Maybe she can make it through the day without crying.