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Friday, September 19, 2008 sally asks

Q: do you ever get better

does depression get any better i was going to take my life because im so depressed but i called my daughter and she took me to the hospital i have been depressed a long time i have always put on a big smile even when i was dying inside i was molested when i was 5 yrs old i was abused and nearly raped by my brother at 14 so i got married at 16 t0 get away from this and i feel as though my husband raised me because i was so young when i got married i love him because it is my duty .but not in love i am so unhappy the only time im really happy is when i am with my friend at work[male] we share all of our troubles with each other .im going for theraphy but does it ever get better im so down on my self all the time i think im a bad person and dont deserve to be happy

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9/22/08 5:11pm

Yes with therapy and/or meds, depression can lift. You deserve to have a happy life. Your daughter clearly loves you and wants you to have a good life. Stick with some treatment.

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By sally— Last Modified: 12/15/10, First Published: 09/19/08