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Fear: Writing From My Dark Days

One of many pieces of writing I had to get out of my head when I was suffering from depression.

Samantha Roller

Nov 14, 2016

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Though this piece scares me to read over again, I'm happy that I was able to overcome what was the worst time of my life. I am now happy, healthy, working, married, and welcoming a baby into the world.

If your or someone you know is suffering from depression, you aren't alone. There are so many amazing resources that can help. Don't let your suffering go unnoticed another moment. Contact any of the organizations below.

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264), https://www.nami.org

Anxiety and Depression Association of America: 1-240-485-1001, http://www.adaa.org

National Institute of Mental Health: 1-866-615-6464, http://www.nimh.nih.gov

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Division of Mental Health, 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636), http://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth

American Psychological Association: 1-800-374-2721, http://www.apa.org

American Psychiatric Association: 1-703-907-7300, http://www.psychiatry.org

More resources:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/depression/guide/res...

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