Previous to Depression Recovery I felt inadequate and ineffectual in every task. I embraced the thought of peace in death. At Depression Recovery my counselors gave insight to the deplorable self-talk I was engaged in. I have been given the tools of cure. For largely the first time, I see hope!
Prior to coming to Depression Recovery I had started to dread each new day. I felt frustrated and helpless! I had become very tired and hopeless of life getting better soon.
DR has changed the course of life for my husband and me. I feel rested and full of joy. My husband’s emotions are waking up and his personality emerging. He is much more positive.
My anxiety and fear were holding me back from fully living my life and being truly present. During Depression Recovery I learned that I do have the power to face my fears head on and conquer them. My trust and faith have been deepened and I feel a sense of hope and excitement for the future.
Life was one mind numbing experience after another. Negative thoughts always seemed to be swirling around in my head. I was a little skeptical, but I took a leap of faith—especially considering the cost. Right now I think: You’ve given us a very good deal. My mind is thriving. I can’t believe this is me.
For a long time, I closed myself off from everything and everyone. I just swallowed myself in my grief. Because of this program, my hope has been restored, my joy has been restored, and my health is slowly being restored.
Before Depression Recovery I felt nothing. I was just existing but not experiencing life. Nothing gave me happiness or pleasure. At Depression Recovery I started noticing a change… shed a few tears and laughs. My emotions are coming back. I’m even smiling.
I spent most of my life in an unconsciously calculated way of slow suicide and self-sabotage. Coming here was my last hope. At Depression Recovery, through the lectures, CBT, exercise, nutrition, hydrotherapy, etc., I have been able to reconnect with God. It gives me hope—and that’s what I’d lost.
Before Depression Recovery, I was hearing thoughts like ‘I hate myself,’ ‘I’m such a failure,’ and ‘It would be better off if I were just dead.’ I was a truly miserable person on the inside trying to keep it together on the outside. While here, God has turned my brain on again. I feel such a happy soberness.
*some stories have been edited for clarity.