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I've fought depression all my adult life as well as social anxiety.
I do try to be of at least some help to others, especially those who have problems I can relate to. My therapist recently wrote me these kind words when I announced I felt I was horrible and deserved to suffer:
"Remember the good in yourself. Your kindness, compassion, openness to others (which many do not possess), your intellect which you openly share, and your natural genuine sweetness. I feel lucky to have met you, as you have given me more hope for human beings with the good in your heart. I do not get to see that as often as I would like, but I see it in you."
I hope I'm even one tenth the person she described. I don't always see myself as that person, though I do try to be him.
I do try to be of at least some help to others, especially those who have problems I can relate to. My therapist recently wrote me these kind words when I announced I felt I was horrible and deserved to suffer:
"Remember the good in yourself. Your kindness, compassion, openness to others (which many do not possess), your intellect which you openly share, and your natural genuine sweetness. I feel lucky to have met you, as you have given me more hope for human beings with the good in your heart. I do not get to see that as often as I would like, but I see it in you."
I hope I'm even one tenth the person she described. I don't always see myself as that person, though I do try to be him.
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