Just something that I dont think that ive seen before , most of the time exchange has tanked somewhere in the region . <| sep |> Neighborhood Brew Pub in a much needed place . Great news ! <| sep |> My bad , thought I had a slash in there , implying either black or dark clothing . <| sep |> Give you some hope ? People from the worst situations can rise to the top , I used to lie in bed 20 hours a day , and went the best part of a decade without leaving the house , I have no qualifications past the age of 16 and for many years lived without a single friend . And now I love life , every day is worthwhile , challenging and in the end fun . Was it easy to go from one extreme to another ? Take a guess . I would say the most important starting point is to build a sense of self respect , learn to love yourself , it can take a long time . Lots of little changes can add up to a big result . Eating better , doing a bit of exercise , doing a bit of meditation , speaking to someone , etc . All the standard advice for depression works , it takes time , it ' s slow but it adds up . The first step is the hardest , it might be admitting you are depressed , or asking for help , but once you are used to making action , it gets easier . The future can be scary , it can also be exciting .