Never Give Up

By Danny Gautama

If you are reading this and have depression, I just want you to know how important and valuable you are. You are loved and needed in this world.

Don’t listen to your depression because it lies to you. You will NOT give up because you are a fighter and a warrior.

You will beat this. I have faith in you.

People do care about you because I am one of those people. You have a purpose in this world and you are meant to do great things. You are meant to make a difference in this world. Don’t listen to your depression because it wants to bring you to your knees. You are stronger and more powerful than it.

Get up and fight.

I am with you all the way cheering you on. You deserve happiness and love. Do whatever makes you feel happy. Listen to music, go help the homeless, volunteer for a good cause, give someone a compliment, help your elders with groceries, play with your pets and if you don’t have a pet then adopt one, dance in the rain, exercise etc. You will start to feel better about yourself. Any time you have a negative thought, don’t believe it; instead, challenge it.

I have OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), anxiety and depression but I get up every morning and fight. Sylvester Stallone is my hero so i guess I have to be a fighter. I will not let any of my negative emotions affect my work, relationships with my families, friends, romantic relationship or with my relationship with my cat, TJ.

Your happiness is my happiness.

Remember what Rocky Balboa said: “I didn’t hear no bell. One more round!” Say that to depression. Tell depression “you are not going to bring me down”.

This is your life. You are in charge of it.

Depression has no business being in your life. So smile today, smile for me. Show the world your beautiful smile, walk outside with confidence, celebrate who you are. You are a somebody. You are perfect just the way you are and you are irreplaceable. You will live long happy life.

Whenever you feel down, put your palms together facing you and join your heart lines together. You will see a smiley face.

So just know that everything will be okay. I am sending you a gentle loving hug from me to you. I love you. Stay strong and never give up.

I would love to hear from you. Get in touch with me at [email protected]