Depression is addicting. Sadness is satsifying. Selfhate is easy. 

Two and a half years ago I learned that happiness is not something that you can patiently wait for. It is something you must believe and not just understand is better than what you are feeling. It takes a tough mind and a determined heart to turn off the sad music, to get you to leave your bedroom, to get you to stand up to depression and say "NO, I am happy.". Because when you finally manage to do so, when you are finally able to muster up the strength to stand up for yourself, happiness can be instant. You just have to believe it's better....