Wow, Naomi I was actually just thinking you haven't posted something for a little bit but this is just amazing and completely relatable to me and probably many others on the site. This made me cry for some reason but I'm good now, I have put on my big girl pants haha

1/ This is a fantastic. Yes, I must say I have well and truly shut the world out some days and thought things over probably over thought things. I do believe though that even if we were born earlier/later than we were then the outcome would probably still be the same nut we would just witness it earlier or later than we should have because even if we went back in time we probably couldn't change anything and if we did then it would make things worse.. This reminded me of back to the figure for some reason lol. I would love to be in a time of no phones, social media etc though I would miss this site haha.

2/ I think that overthinking things is a major problem and I do it a lot. I guess that depression doesn't get easier bit we learn to live with it for the time it rears it's ugly little head and I believe you to be a strong person no matter what you think and facing reality is a big step even though difficult.

3/ No, you're not weak if you ask for help because you are facing up to the fact that you need help and at some point in put lives we all need help the hardest part is admitting it. I like the optimistic ending that you are worth it because you are thats true and anybody who thinks otherwise needs that reality check.

You are one of the sweetest and supportive people on here so I would like to thank you again for everything my dear and let you know that I am here for you whenever you need a friend.

All the best, Em <3

Oh for a world without all the 'gumph'. You have written exactly what I so often think about.
Many of our insecurities and confidence issues can all be laid firmly at the feet of this rather superficial and tacky sort of world we now live in.
How much healthier - mentally - would we be without all the nonsense around us? I really don't believe it's doing us any favours.

Well done, Naomi. Take care,

Ben

Hello Naomi,

I have no doubt that you are worth it. Sometimes we need to push so as to make sure our support is strong enough.

I like the questions you pose. Would being born in a simpler time have helped? Sometimes I wish I'd been born in the 50's. How about you?

Take care,

Michael xx

N, you are totally worth it, never forget that! I like to think with out all those extra outside stimuli we get assaulted with on a daily basis things might be easier to deal with. You really can take the time to smell the roses. Does meditation help at all? A chance to shut out the days stresses and to just to hear your own heart beat. This is a very open write, strong, with a lot of excellent points. Well done N! Hugs-

A hitting piece. .. I like this and I myself can relate to this naomi. .. A clever write

well done

Gel

I thought I had already commented on this.....so.....this is bloody brilliant.

I love the questioning in this write, it makes the reader really think about whats being said and it is nigh on impossible to try not to apply what you're reading to your own life.

That or you just nod along as you're reading - either way its effing great, I much prefer this read aloud to in my head. Another great write from you N.

Ben

As I was reading along I was going with your every thought and I must say, I like the raw honesty in this piece and the ending tops it off perfectly.
Great write