I CAN'T FIX MYSELF 

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 I’ve learned a lot in the past few years about depression and I can say without question that I greatly misunderstood the disorder. In fact I think most people do.  

I’ve only ever experienced the issues of depression first-hand in one person. I’ve seen good weeks, bad weeks, medications and therapies. It doesn’t seem to get better or go away. I don’t claim to understand what they go through or how difficult and lonely it is for them, but in the case of my friend, I see them trying to getting better. 

This song is written from the prospective of the depressed and serves as a message to the world.  
If you aren’t dealing with depression then you don’t understand it. Don’t suggest ways of improvement by making comparisons to your own life.  
It’s not helpful at all.  

I Can’t Fix Myself 

The first verse is written only from what I’ve experienced. A few sad statements made by my friend followed by my attempt to say something uplifting.  

The second verse is my friend begrudgingly understanding and eventually acknowledging my effort. 

The 3rd and 4th verses are written in anger directed towards the people who come in and out of the life of my friend.  
From what I’ve seen, it’s always the same - they think my friend is the life of the party - At first everyone wants to hang out but after time they ultimately get frustrated and stop reaching out.  
… instant downward spiral.  

A “Trigger” as I’ve learned it is called and the message behind the chorus as I would interpret it if I were the one with the disorder.  

“If you say something that triggers me you will know because I’ll tell you. Don’t pretend you understand because you don’t. I’m working on making myself better but I can’t do it myself. I’ve tried but I admit - I Can’t Fix Myself!

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