Thread regarding Ford layoffs

Sorry, it doesn't work that way

Please remember, you have no idea what others are facing or dealing with in their lives. Please remember, not everyone can just move on and live with just a stupid job. Have compassion and empathy for your coworkers.

Stability is great, especially for people like me who battle depression every day. Crisis is not, no matter the catalyst. You don't think I have tried to forget about it? Realize that people have it way worse than me? That I should just count my blessings and shut up? Wow - how easy - to shut it off like a switch!

Sorry, it doesn't work that way. Trust me, I have belittled myself for thinking such nonsense, belittled myself for worrying about such piddly stuff, belittled myself for thinking such stupid thoughts. If you do not know what it is like to live in the darkness, the hell that I have to live in, then don't judge. You have NO idea what it is like to convince yourself everyday not to kill yourself. You truly have no idea. FYI - medication does not work in 33% of people living with this disease. Don't judge. Don't brush off someone who you think just can't seem to deal. There are lots of other illnesses that people deal with everyday, cancer, chronic illnesses, etc., etc. You wouldn't chastise them for struggling, would you? They have so much to deal with day to day, right? It is the same thing with your brain. Trust me, I have tried to shut it off, thought of something else, distracted my brain with ice cream. It is NOT that easy! If it was I would have done that already!

Have compassion and empathy for those that are struggling. Consider yourself blessed that you do not have to carry this load on your shoulders, day in and day out. You have no idea what it is like to live in their shoes. You have no idea what they are dealing with.

Thought more people should see this post. The OP is @Yo8d4MV-5aef .

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Excellent post. Unless you have battled depression, you have no idea how consuming, oppressive, and "life-s---ing" it can be.

It is not easily fixed, it takes more than will-power, and quite frankly, a tiny bit of compassion goes a hell of a long way. Be kind to others-it costs you nothing and it's good for you, too.

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Life is short and precious. Some one loves and needs tou😍

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Life is short and precious. Some one loves and needs tou😍

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