Struggling with Mental Illness on My 25th Birthday

Happy birthday!!! My 25th birthday is tomorrow and I 100% get how you feel- it's hard that we have to work so much harder to be just "okay", you know? I try to remember that it does get better- I'm happier, I'm a better person, and I feel more calm every year I get older- even though the work I have to do to be that way hasn't gotten any easier

Happy birthday! not expecting to live another year doesn't have to be permanent. I used to be a little surprised at each year I got older, then disappointed. last birthday was okay, though. something was different that kept me happier.

Happy Birthday! This year I turned 37, I surprised myself. I didn't expect to make it past 36. (Why 36? Idk it's just the number my brain picked) and the last few years have been exceptionally hard. But I did it and I have a wonderful family and a life I'm building each day to be more and more what I want. You can do it too! Lets build our lives how we want.

Hey I just turned 23 last week and I can relate to feeling like wow I’ve made it so far but also feeling like wow I have to keep on trucking for another 50? years. I think each year goes by faster and each year we get wiser. When we’re 40, I think we’ll be further along in our journeys and we will be stronger for it. Happy birthday my friend, here’s to another 25 ❤️

Happy Birthday! I've had the same thoughts. I just keep pushing and keep learning new coping skills. That's what's keeping me here, all the coping skills, especially when some of them are able to make me smile. I try to plan vacations and such so that I always have something to look forward to.

Me too. It's scary to think about. Keep searching for more resources and supports to add to your tool belt. The more we learn on how to manage ourselves the better the outcome and road along the way. We can make it harder or easier. It's our choice. And I said easier, not easy!

I feel this so hard. I’ll be 25 in less than a month. I can’t see myself doing this until I’m 40, with my mental illnesses and my chronic lifelong illness that there is no cure for.

I'm with you there. Some days life feels to overwhelming to bare. Sometimes it's necessary to seek help to get you feeling better even for just temporary periods. I was afraid to pursue antidepressants but was so thankful after I did. You are capable, you just need to get your mind right! Happy birthday!!🙌🎉

Happy Birthday 🎂🎉!!!! Keep your head up and take one day at a time.

but we aee warriors i know it gets hard but just take fee deep breaths in and out and try to keep pushing forward

Made it to 30 already had enough

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also im gonna be 22 in 10 days im suprised im still here too i almost took my life few minths ago

i understand that i have depression and it effects me everyday idk how ill make it to 40 either but we got this we gotta keep pushing threw life

Same here bud

I totally understand. Honestly I'm going to be 18 next month and I didn't think I'd make it anywhere past 16. I try to take each day in stride, not focusing on how long I have to do this. But happy birthday my love 💕I'm proud of you for making it this far💕💕💕💕