Yes, I am living in Thailand. Yes, I have a loving boyfriend. Yes, I have little debt. Yes, my family and friends love me. Yes, on paper it seems like I have a great life. Yes, I have depression. Having a perfect life on paper does not mean that you are not able to have depression.

Remember your life can seem perfect but you can still have depression. You might not realize that you have depression or if your friends/family/loved ones have depression. Someone else might say your life is amazing and might question why you have depression when you have an amazing life. That doesn't mean you can't have depression because depression is based on your mind and how you think. You might succeed in your life and have people who love you and you might not always believe it. When you don't believe you can have depression.

What has helped with me is talking with my friends, my boyfriend, my family, working out, medication, meditation, and trying to live in the moment. All of this has helped me get better. Has helped me realize how much I have in my life. Has allowed me to be grateful for what I have and realize that life is going to be okay. It has taken a while for this to happen, it doesn't happen over night, and has taken a lot of work but with some patience, some screaming, and some hating life I have realized that I can conquer anything.

Remember that if someone appears to have the best life they can still have depression. Do not let smiles fool you. Do not let someone's appearance fool you. Watch them and listen to what they are not saying. Ask them how they are feeling, if they have depression or anxiety, and let them know you are there for them.

Sometimes it is hard to find people who understand and who know what you are going through. It is being on your own but no one really is-you can always reach out to someone for help. Your feelings are valid. Your emotions are normal. Talk to people about it.