Depression.
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Depression is like swimming in rough white water rapids. It engulfs your entire existance, swallowing your screams. Every now and then, there is a rock just strong enough to hold you whilst you battle the white currents. But, sooner or later, the rapids will break you free from the rock.
I am Hailey, i'm 16 and this is my story of how I became close buddies with Depression.
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" What's depression like? " he asked. " It's like drowning. Except you can see everyone else around you breathing."
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