 For some reason, it was hard for me to believe that I could get through difficult situations. I know from personal experience that depression has a way of transforming a typically happy and outgoing person into someone who is sad, withdrawn, and frustrated with life. I lost interest in many of the things that I previously enjoyed and I honestly felt like my family and friends would be better off without me. I felt like a failure. I felt insufficient. I felt like I couldn't take life anymore. And so I know what it feels like to not wanna get out of bed. I know what it feels like to experience deep and distressing hurt that seems impossible to push through. While you might feel discouraged, you don't have to be discouraged because brighter days are coming.