"you don't like yourself. you never did. but you admire yourself. and you cling to that, it's all you've got- and you're afraid that if it would change, if you would change, you'll lose what makes you special.
well, I've got news for you, Eric. being miserable doesn't make you better.
it just makes you miserable."
NARCOTIC
noun
1. any of a class of substances that blunt the senses, as opium, morphine, belladonna, and alcohol, that in large quantities produce euphoria, stupor, or coma, that when used constantly can cause habituation or addiction, and that are used in medicine to relieve pain, cause sedation, and induce sleep.
2. anything that exercises a soothing or numbing effect or influence
Depression's a word typically defined as a condition of general emotional dejection and withdrawal; a sadness greater and more prolonged than justified by a defined reason. It sucks one in for no apparent reason, making one feel a sense of worthlessness and inadequacy.
Cadence knows depression and has had it for years, but never had the confidence to tell her parents. After an anxiety attack that leaves her lost and confused, she confides in her sister. The road to recovery has just begun for Cadence. Therapy was one thing for her--talking to someone who could help, but a support group took things to a whole new level. Connecting and hearing stories from similar people has Cadence feeling like there's hope. At the first meeting, she meets Griffin, a sarcastic and dangerous guy. An immediate connection has them trying to help one another out with their issues. But along with Griffin comes a roller coaster ride of emotions. Cadence can't help the attraction, regardless of Griffin's protests.