When You Don’t Want to Be Here, but You’re Too Afraid to Die

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Bezzy is taking over the Healthline newsletter again! Tap into the Bezzy for Depression community for firsthand perspectives, relatable stories, and tips that real community members swear by.       December 13, 2023 Today's top story When You Don't Want to Be Here, but You're Too Afraid to Die Why continue living if I didn't actually feel I was alive? Read on       7 Physical Symptoms That Prove Depression Is Not Just 'In Your Head' Depression hurts. And while we often pair this mental illness with emotional pain like sadness, crying, and feelings of hopelessness, research shows that depression is linked to physical pain, too. Here are seven physical symptoms of depression. Read ON   Self-Care for Depression: 10 Strategies I Tried Adding these 10 simple self-care strategies to your daily routine can be effective for managing depression. Read ON   My Antidepressant Makes Me Tired — What Can I Do? Here's a breakdown on why your medication might be making you sleepy, some energizing options, and things to consider when finding the best antidepressant for you. Read ON   More from Bezzy       Join Sam for Tonight's Live Chat at 8pm ET / 5pm PT Got a favorite dish or treat for the winter season? Share a photo and maybe even the recipe for others to enjoy!       Advertisement Get 25% off professional online therapy Join 3 million people getting accessible, affordable therapy on BetterHelp, the world's largest therapy program. GET STARTED       Firsthand Stories What Happens If I Miss a Day of My Antidepressants? The Importance of Depression Validation I Was Nervous About Trying Zoloft, But It Changed My Life for the Better       "Thank you. Helped me very much. I am in a dark place and this was a life saver! Thank you again team. The support is great." - a Bezzy member

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