Depression Speaks

Depression multiplies the things you already feel.
Depression says "Just forget it, it will never go any further, there's no possibility of something more, no future, you'll always be second best and come in second place, may as well quit now.."
Depression sits back with a smug look as it points out the pain in your chest and that let down feeling that you just can't shake.
Depression laughs as you cry.
Depression is entertained by your agony.
With each depressed moment you get weaker because it is sucking away all your strength so it can get stronger.
Depression is a slow and painful death, maybe not a physical death, but something on the inside dies when it's around. Hope is lost. Patience is gone.
...why do I have to deal with this...