The 1st of January is supposed to be the start of a New Year where people reflect on the past and look forward, but for most it isn't.  For me it was (and still is) the most depressing time of the year.  

I am a survivor of depression and it's not an easy thing to get through, especially when the people around you don't know what it's like to be depressed.  When people say "cheer up, it's sunny out" or "you'll snap out of it soon" they mean well but it means nothing.  I felt numb all the time, nothing made me feel better, I wanted to cry all the time but never knew why, most days I wanted to not get out of bed, I started to give up on myself and horrible thoughts started to creep in which then brought me down even further.  Nothing seemed to help, until I asked.

I'm doing this for all the depressive's out there, you are not alone and someone is always there to help you through the dark.  Not everyone can spot a depressed person as we put on a front, if you need help please ask for it.  I promise, there is someone there.