The power within

Demystifying Depression Part I
Demystifying Depression Part II
(kuro5hin.org)

»It is far from my intention to dictate how people should use language, but this example illustrates my case. Curiously, one of the tell-tale symptoms of a depression is an inability to have strong emotions, including sadness and the blues.«

»Also, only do things when you really feel pleasure in doing them, and do them only for as long as that pleasure remains. Should you lose interest or feel tired, then stop.«

(Trust your emotions! I did never lie to you, did I? You didn't like her at the start.)
<C'mon. It isn't always that way. You can't fell in love at first sight.>
(Haha, sure. It worked.)
<When did THAT happen? Be honest! It never worked. I never fell in love at first sight. Others made me love 'em.>
(So it is different now. She doesn't care. Wake up!)
<I may miss a chance...>
(I don't give a shit. Look at where we are.)
<I do, I do! That's why I'm still trying not to give up.>
(You are wasting time.)
<I'm not. I'll prove it.>
(We'll talk later.)