I've always felt that depression is like a boundless dark forest in which I get lost and can't help myself.
At that time, I often sat alone in the corner of my room, looking out the window at the gray sky, and my heart was filled with endless despair.
Until one day, I walked into the counseling room and met the counselor who was as warm as the sun.
I sat on the couch in the counseling room, and the sunlight from the window poured in through the window and dappled my face.
Despite my indifference, the counsellor looked at me with a smile and deep eyes that seemed to be perceptive. I bluntly stated that I was a depressed person, thinking that this would make her understand that I was "difficult". However, she said softly:"In fact, depression is the most tender disease in the world. ”I was stunned, this sentence made me a little confused. In my impression, depression is a painful disease, it makes people fall into endless darkness, unable to extricate themselves, how can it be gentle? She seemed to see my doubts and patiently explained:"Depressed people tend to be sensitive, kind, and they care about others but ignore their own needs. It is because of their gentleness that it is so painful. Because they care too much about other people's feelings, they are under a lot of pressure. ”I nodded slightly, thinking, how can we make sense of this real and unbearable pain? The counselor patted my hand gently, as if to convey warmth and strength to me. He whispered: "If you want to get out of this dark forest, you must first learn to face your pain and admit your vulnerability. This sentence was like a lightning bolt that instantly pierced the thick clouds deep inside me. In the years before, I was always trying to escape my pain, numbing myself in various ways in the hope that I would forget the suffocating feelings. 
So, accompanied by the consultant, we embarked on that challenging and long journey. This journey is not an overnight journey, but a gradual process. With great patience and care, the counsellor guided me to gradually open my heart and explore the other side of depression. Under her guidance, I began to recognizeDepression is not a simple disease, but a complex psychological state。It involves many aspects of my emotions, thinking, behavior, etc., and is a reflection of my heart. I began to try to understand depression from a different perspective and accept the pain and distress it brought me. Try to face life with a positive mindset as much as possible, and pay attention to the beautiful moments that have been overlooked. At the same time, the counselor also taught me many skills and methods to cope with depression. How to adjust your emotions, how to relieve anxiety and stress, how to establish healthy lifestyle habits. These techniques and methods have allowed me to gradually regain balance and rhythm in my life. During the long psychological journey, I also encountered many difficulties and setbacks. Sometimes I feel tired and powerless, and I even want to give up. However, at this time, the counsellor always gives me encouragement and support, so that I can regain my confidence and courage. In this way, we continued step by step until the end of last year. Looking back on that long psychological journey, I am deeply grateful to that counselor. It was her guidance and support that allowed me to see the other side of depression and found the courage and strength to overcome it. 
I used to think that depression was like a long rainy season, under a gloomy sky, endless raindrops hit my heart, making people feel endless cold and wet. Every morning awakening is like being swallowed up by endless darkness, and every night comes to herald deeper loneliness and despair. In those days, I felt like I was trapped in an abyss from which I could not escape, helpless and confused. However, it was this seemingly endless rainy season that taught me to cherish the sunshine. When the first rays of sunlight pierced through the thick clouds and sprinkled on my face, I felt warmth and hope like never before. I began to learn to look for the light in the darkness, and although the light was faint and distant, it gave me the courage and strength to persevere. As the counselor says, depression is not a terrible illness, but a reminder. It reminds me to pay attention to my heart, to be kind to myself, and to give myself enough time and space to heal. In the process, I have come to understand that depression is not my enemy, but a catalyst for my growth.
I began to pay attention to my inner needs and learned to express my emotions and thoughts;I learned to care for myself, to give myself enough love and care;
I learned to grow, draw strength from every setback and pain, and make myself stronger and braver.
In short,When we learn to face and embrace this tenderness, we also learn how to love ourselves and live better。Therefore, I also hope that every friend who is experiencing depression can feel this gentle power and bravely walk out of the darkness and welcome their own light. I believe that in the future, we will be able to become a braver and stronger version of ourselves. Copyright Notice: Part of the content, **article** on the Internet, the copyright belongs to the original author, only for sharing, if the shared content infringes your copyright or the mark** is not the first original, please send a private message, we will review and delete it in time