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I don't know how to do this. I've never done something like this before but someone recommended it to me so I hope it helps. I put on a fake smile, pretend I'm the happy person everyone thinks I am. No one understands. I am grateful for everything I have, but I feel like I can't go on sometimes. I know people have it worse, a lot worse. My depression has gotten so bad where I can't even see myself tomorrow, can't even see myself within the next hour. If I don't love myself, then no one ever will. That's my sad truth and I don't know how to cope with it. Please help, it's getting hard to even fake a smile at this point.
-Anonymous, 17, UK

Dear anonymous,
The most important relationship you will ever have is the one with yourself. If you have depression, be selfish. I know it sounds bad but think about yourself. You are an amazing person, strong, beautiful, if you've gotten this far then you can get through this. I know it's hard, I know sometimes you can't get out of bed. I know you think you can't do it. But think of this, if you don't go on, think of how others will feel. It may not feel like it, but people care about you. Siblings, parents, friends, family. You are amazing. You can do this.
-ADVICER

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