Status Updates From Undoing Depression: What Th...

"People with depression are ashamed of their own illness. They are the first to believe in the common stereotype that depression is a sign of weakness and if they just tried harder they could pull themselves out of it. This belief is itself a symptom of the disease."

"One of the great truths is that life is difficult. Accepting that it is difficult, that this is the normal state of affairs, and that it never will be otherwise, allows us to transcend its difficulty. Giving up the wish for the magic charm means giving up the resentment, anger, and bitterness that go with wishing for what we will never have."

I’m realizing this version is pretty outdated as he references statistics, but it’s still good information. I like that he, even being a professional, shares his depression story and seeks to help others practically as well.