psychic fragility problem, seeking support

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3. I can relate. I sought approval and validation when I did anything as a child and all through my

teen years. I came right out of high school into the professional music business. I was immediately rubbing elbows with people I had idolized. Rejection is the hardest thing to overcome and I was rejected by some of the very people I thought would approve of me because I approved of them. I started out living in a fantasy world and eventually reality came crashing down around me. I was idealistic and thought everyone's opinion mattered. I became very depressed, had panic attacks and took mood altering drugs to no avail.

What happened is that I eventually came to a realization that I had to work threw the weeds to find the flowers and that I could not save the world. I've also came to realize and appreciate the approval I did receive and that helped me grow as a person. I am thankful every day I wake up and can take another breath.

I hope you overcome your depression. It's not worth punishing yourself over what someone else thinks. Changing peoples minds is not easy and usually a long and futile process. Life is too short Peace.