Growing Through Depression

I have gotten to a point where most days it is easy to get out of bed.

Today was not one of them.

I wanted to stay under the blanket.

I wanted to stay in that dark place,

away from people,

away from noise.

The place that this depression has created for me.

But I did not.

I got up.

I started my day.

A battle of sorts,

me vs the depression.

I am doing the things I do not want to do.

I am writing, by an open window, with plenty of sunlight coming in.

I won't stay in the dark place.

I won't stay away from people.

I won't avoid the noise.

I will do everything I can to feel better.

I am worth it.

I don't feel that way now,

but I will when this depression is gone.

So, for now I need to stay strong and fight.