12 Quotes by Larry Godwin

I take life one day at a time. Today I choose to live.

My depression is cyclical. When feeling down, I must remember each episode has a beginning, middle, and end.

My therapist opens my wounds a little deeper, then picks at the scabs.

Sometimes when I’ve felt despondent for several days, it helps to discipline myself by saying, ‘I’m going to think only positive thoughts.’ Enough is enough!

With all this talk about taking my life, why have I never attempted it? Answer: I have an overwhelming desire to live.

At those times when I’m weak, needy, and depressed, I must remember there’s someone who feels worse. To that person, I would appear whole.

In the midst of this despondency, I’m not responsible for my feelings. I can’t talk myself out of irritability and apathy. But I am accountable for my behavior, for cracks in my facade.

No event is depressing. I may feel depressed; if so, I take responsibility.

By masking my mental illness, I get along with almost everyone. Although the odd duck, I honor society’s rules. No one else could imagine my mind’s interior.