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Can you be successful after defeating depression?
How far can I go after beating depression? Is there still hope for someone after facing that to ever be really successful? I'm 18 btw. I know it's stupid but my perfectionism and depression have caused my time in high school to just be a downward spiral. I'm going to community college in the Fall, but I'm planning on transferring after 1-2 years to a good university and etc.
But I just feel defeated already. I'm trying hard to focus on the present instead of only seeing the end point, reaching my dreams, getting up to my PhD, getting in relationship (never have), and getting a good job. But I don't even know if it's possible when I've messed up like this. It's like, I'm very hard working and meticulous when I'm focused, but when I'm not it's easy for me to procrastinate. You know, the whole perfectionism thing (I need to learn how to just be a high achiever, and accept my mistakes in the past and etc but I don't know how to not constantly feel ashamed of myself), except I'm mainly facing the downsides of perfectionism right now. Please help, I know it's pathetic but I don't feel comfortable around anyone else to share such personal things, so here I am asking strangers on Y!A. I've started going to a therapist (a bit too late, though) but I only see her once a week. I just have so much to get off my chest and nobody to tell that I feel comfortable to tell, cause I'm afraid of them using my insecurities against me or just criticizing me for things I already criticize myself for
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It is definitely possible to be really successful after depression. I've suffered from awful depression and suicidal thoughts, and several near attempts, and I'm bipolar, and my life is slowly turning out to be what I've always dreamed of. My dreams are coming true even faster than I thought they would. So yes, with hard work, and proper skills on how to make the best of who you are, you can go as far as you dream. Don't ever give up on yourself, and don't let anyone bring you down. You are a queen, and should be treated like one. Good luck :)
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DONT ever let your past ruin your future, or let you ruin YOU! Everyone goes through depression, some worst than others! EVERYONE in this whole entire world has something wrong with them that they are insecure about. Its up to them on how they are going to handle it.
you can deff be successful, if you have depression or if you dont. you can do ANYTHING you put your mind to! no one can make you do something, you have to do it!
if you feel comfortable telling me what is wrong in specific details and want more help with this i am willing to help you!! you can message me on here anytime or i can give you my AIM ( if you want it just message me!)
i hope i helped... at least a little
i hope everything goes well & i hope to hear back from you!
melissa.:)
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Don't let your illness, or your past illness, define who you are. Beating depression takes time, and a lot of it. Don't put anymore pressure on yourself. The fact that you can beat depression, an illness that is so complicated and can consume even the strongest people, says a lot about you. If you can beat depression, all the other things you want to achieve won't be as hard. You just need some time.
Seeing the therapist will really help you, and help you see things differently - possibly get you out of this rut. Once a week might not be enough for some, especially at the start, have you asked to see her/him maybe twice a week?
Also, have you tried catharsis? Writing your feelings down, writing songs/poems.. Whatever it is to get those thoughts and emotions out on paper. And if you're comfortable enough to show it to your therapist, it would help her/him a lot more and possibly be able to identify key points.
Lastly, remember that the past is the past - that was then, and this is now. You get to do things differently and any way you want!
Good luck!
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