Been depressed for so long, I don't remember how to be truly happy
Hello 😊 I hope your having a good day. My name is Gavin, from North Central Florida. I'm a single dad to the sweetest 9ry old a guy could ask for. I've been depressed for all long as I can remember, since I learned what depression is. The truth is, I'm a lazy, unmotivated, selfish jerk. I have no control over my emotions. On top of everything else, my whole family is pretty much falling apart, my mom and dad are splitting up after 30 years either. My dad has cancer. I've been having these dark thoughts in my mind, which isn't unusual, lately they've been lingering longer and longer and I can't deny it anymore, I need help. This app was recommended to me so I'm fully invested now. I hope I can lock this depression once and for all. I'm so tired of beating myself up so much and telling myself I'm not good enough. I want to be the type of guy my daughter can look up to and be proud of. I'm scared but also hopeful. Anyways, of your still reading, thank you for your time 😊 hope your doing well
@GavinH4ll hi I'm Lola ❤ I'm sorry about your parents🙁 that's gotta be really hard for you😥 but congratulations on your beautiful Angel ❤ kids are a real blessing🙂 I bet she is what's getting you through the worst of the depression, a reason to get out of bed everyday ❤ ❤ well welcome to 7 cups, I really hope this site gives you all the support you need, gives you a giant tiny hug ❤
Gavin, I'm really sorry you find yourself in such a difficult situation and reaching out is a great way to start your healing process, so I'm glad you came here. You seem to be overly critical on yourself, would you be able to do the opposite? Could you tell me 5 things you like about yourself? In a similar way, what are the things that bring you joy in life? Even if very little (I know right now it may feel like there's veey little...)
