Depressionrecovery Stories

Choosing numbness to survive. A story of building a sanctuary within myself while the world keeps spinning.

"there always has to be night before day, but the day eventually comes every time. dark times will always come throughout life, but overcoming them will only create a brighter future."~

A story about the experience of depression and the sincere effort of a loved one to ease or cure depression, told in a light but compelling fairy-tale style.

It's always been just Logan, Mum and Me. The three of us as close as can be. I never expected to be away from them... not now, not ever. When

Isabella is living a boring life where her dog seems to have more fun than she does. Separated from her family she had always felt alone, even in the midst of her supportive friends. Would a chance encounter with a girl change her life for the better or worse? This book is dedicated to all the fat and fit people out there

This is my diary filled with all my secrets. 🖤Trigger warning🖤

do you know those days when you're at your breaking point?

Second Chances #9: 404: Page Not Found is a hauntingly modern tale of digital loss and unexpected connection. When Mara, a quiet archivist of forgotten websites, stumbles upon a long-lost blog post never meant to be seen, it triggers a chain of events that saves a life-and redefines her own. A story about memory, survival, and the power of words that almost vanished.

Ella Barker. Fourteen year old girl who has previously suffered from a few disorders. Over the years in middle school they got better but not left. It's her last year in middle school and things are starting to look better for her, or so she thought. Ella is a very nice but fierce girl who's determined to keep going to make her life the best it can be. But like every great story, this one has a twist. Ella Barker is a survivor, of a lot of things. People have gone through much worse? But anything that's not good is always bad.

Do you ever just feel pinky blue? - - - Jumbles of words, poems, and quotes on numerous topics.

I did this for a english assesment. I really like it, it has a special meaning to me. Its pretty much a girl who is dreaming about a place where she can get away from the hell she lives in. Then her depression takes over her mind causing the dream to take a horrible turn. She then defeats the demons inside her head, freeing her from depression. Hope you enjoy <3

For most people with mental illness or addiction, 2 to 4 simultaneous treatments isn't enough to get big healing breakthroughs. Yet most people stay stuck doing only 2 to 4 treatments at a time. They don't realize you need the synergistic effect of combining 10 or more treatments to get major healing breakthroughs. It's never been a better time in history to have mental illness or addiction. There are now over a hundred scientifically supported treatments available. The key is combining many of them simultaneously - that's when the breakthroughs happen. Most people shuffle the same small deck - swapping therapy for medication, dropping meditation after two weeks, giving up on exercise when the depression wins. They never find out that the real breakthrough requires stacking ten or more treatments simultaneously, consistently, and with genuine commitment. The Many Things Method breaks down why synergistic stacking is what actually triggers healing - and walks you through 100 evidence-based treatments to build your own stack. Written by someone who spent nine years severely ill with mental illness and healed using this approach.

Noise... A poem....An earnest effort to portray the struggle of dealing with anxiety, pain and depression.. .

Title: Azure Vow: The Dormitory of Six and the Path Home Author: AoiYakusaku _____________________ 🌌 What if the way back home meant unravelling a world's deepest secrets-and your own heart? Azurenna never planned to fall between worlds. One moment she was an ordinary girl on Earth, the next she woke beneath the sapphire skies of Thalyndra-dragged into a prophecy whispered for centuries. Now enrolled at the prestigious Eryndor Academy of Arcane Arts, she's placed in the Dormitory of Six, where each boarder hides a personal struggle that mirrors her own fears. From Lyssandra's desperate perfectionism to Elverin's carefree joy, their friendships begin to mend the cracks in her heart. And somewhere between midnight training sessions, enchanted gardens, and Bramble the talking cat's sass, she starts to feel like she belongs. But shadows stir beyond the academy walls. The Covenant of Ash moves against the kingdom, and the dream-haunting Moonspire Castle calls to her each night. The answers lie in the prophecy of the Three Crowns-and the truth about why she was brought here. As the lines between friend and foe blur, Azurenna must choose: Will she protect this world that taught her how to live again... or walk away, back to the one she left behind? ✨ Magic, mystery, and the bonds that heal-welcome to the Dormitory of Six. __________ Written on August 11, 2025!

Meet 18 year old, Ali Reed. She was smart, beautiful and very caring and loving. She lived within the dorms at John Hopkins University with her best friend, Alissa Val. However she didn't see herself as a beautiful young lady. All she saw was a 'disgusting fat pig'. She wanted to die. She wanted to leave. Just to fall asleep and never wake up again. Meet 20 year old, Manu Hart. He was handsome, smart, and pretty much known as a 'player'. Everyone adored him. Girls would fall head over heels for him and let's just say the boys would be jealous but would still show respect to him. He was perfect and living the life he has always wanted. And he still wanted more and more. His life was drama free and he had no one to worry about expect for himself and ones he cared about. He had everything he wanted. Until one day, they are both assigned to work together for a project. ⚠️WARNING: THIS STORY WILL HAVE ANOREXIC AND SELF HARMING PART IN IT! IF YOU HAVE DEALT WITH OR STILL DEALING WITH THESE MENTAL ILLNESSES AND MAY BE TRIGGERED FROM THESE PARTS, THEN PLEASE DO NOT READ THE BOOK! I DO NOT WANT TO BRING ANY OF YOU TO BE TRIGGERED OR BE REMINDED!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! (Also if I say something in the story that you think is rude towards other body types, I just want to let you know I don't mean too. I love every body type and I don't mean to hate!) -L.M

My last book, "Torn Apart", was supposed to be the book that I made progress. Instead, I brought myself down even more. I made no progress. I don't regret any of the decisions I've made. I don't feel guilty for anything that effected me. I'm proud. I've come a long way and this isn't over. THIS is where I make more progress and realize things I never knew before. This is the book that counts, the one that really matters. In this book, I will try to put in a diary. Along with things you need to know. I hope you enjoy this book more and I hope some of you are still here for the ride.

This poem is about my struggles with mental health. The title "When the Pressure Lifts" holds deep meaning for me, it represents my journey of allowing myself not to be okay. Of learning to accept being broken. Being flawed. These words come from different moments in my life when everything felt overwhelming, confusing, or disjointed. This is a story about my still-developing healing journey. It may be ever-changing. It may be messy. I might have bad days and better ones. But even through the chaos, I asked for help. I took that first step. I wrote this because I hope someone. Someone who may be scared to show their broken, raw side to themselves or to others know that they deserve saving. They deserve help. They deserve love. Just know this: I see you. No matter how dark life feels right now, that is not who you are. You are worth so much. And you are worth fighting for.

Rising from the Shadows is a heartfelt journey through the struggles of depression and anxiety, following a young girl as she navigates the darkness within. From the moment she realizes that her sadness is more than just temporary to her search for help and the painful realization that those around her don't always understand, the story captures the raw emotions of her battle. As she makes difficult sacrifices to prioritize her well-being, she slowly finds the light again, proving that healing is possible. This is a tale of resilience, self- discovery, and the power of hope.