--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I want to live. Doesn't everyone feel the…" description: "\"“I want to live. Doesn't everyone feel the same way?”\" — Yua Kotegawa" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/30d/yua-kotegawa-288045_depression_i-want-to-live-doesn-t-everyone-feel-the_223519.jpg" --- # I want to live. Doesn't everyone feel the same way? ![“I want to live. Doesn't everyone feel the same way?” quote by Yua Kotegawa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/30d/yua-kotegawa-288045_depression_i-want-to-live-doesn-t-everyone-feel-the_223519.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/30d/yua-kotegawa-288045_depression_i-want-to-live-doesn-t-everyone-feel-the_223519.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/30d/yua-kotegawa-288045_depression_i-want-to-live-doesn-t-everyone-feel-the_223519.jpg) > ““I want to live. Doesn't everyone feel the same way?”” [Yua Kotegawa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yua-kotegawa/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A desire to live is universal, yet depression can obscure that shared feeling. **In simple terms:** Everyone wants to live, but depression hides that hope. Key Takeaway Recognize shared humanity, seek help. Themes depression existence hope suicide humanity Mood empathetic hopeful Type supportive inspirational When to use this quote - counseling - support groups - personal reflection Key Concepts mental health philosophy empathy Questions to Reflect On - What gives you hope today? - How can you support someone struggling? 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