Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
I recently made a conscious decision about the depression/rut I've been in and decided NO MORE OF THAT! I don't want to do it anymore.
I know it sounds crazy, but amazingly, it's working. The problem is I still have to live with my thoughts and live my life. The thoughts I have about my life are not very supportive, not very nurturing or nourishing, so I'm in a constant battle and have to keep reminding myself that I can choose other thoughts besides the depressive ones
I actually am fighting to keep the dark, negative ones away from me, but it's difficult because I don't have any "warm fuzzies" to take their place. I spent the day inside, alone and am becoming painfully aware that I have no interests, nothing to occupy my time or my mind. No wonder I've been depressed. Living an empty life will do that.
So, I don't have a solution to this, except to keep up the good fight against the monster thoughts that want to drag me down. I'm doing whatever I can to try to create avenues and experiences with other people so I'm not so stuck and alone and isolated, but that takes time. Meantime, it's business as usual, meaning alone and bored and unmotivated.
Today I prayed, meditated, did affirmations and anything else I could think of that would lift my mind/spirit to a higher level. It helped while I was doing it, but it's not a space I hang out in 24/7.
Asking for your prayers to get through one more day with dignity and grace.
Blessings,
Andrea
I know it sounds crazy, but amazingly, it's working. The problem is I still have to live with my thoughts and live my life. The thoughts I have about my life are not very supportive, not very nurturing or nourishing, so I'm in a constant battle and have to keep reminding myself that I can choose other thoughts besides the depressive ones
I actually am fighting to keep the dark, negative ones away from me, but it's difficult because I don't have any "warm fuzzies" to take their place. I spent the day inside, alone and am becoming painfully aware that I have no interests, nothing to occupy my time or my mind. No wonder I've been depressed. Living an empty life will do that.
So, I don't have a solution to this, except to keep up the good fight against the monster thoughts that want to drag me down. I'm doing whatever I can to try to create avenues and experiences with other people so I'm not so stuck and alone and isolated, but that takes time. Meantime, it's business as usual, meaning alone and bored and unmotivated.
Today I prayed, meditated, did affirmations and anything else I could think of that would lift my mind/spirit to a higher level. It helped while I was doing it, but it's not a space I hang out in 24/7.
Asking for your prayers to get through one more day with dignity and grace.
Blessings,
Andrea
I just love this post. Sometimes "pulling yourself up by the bootstraps" works better than others but it is ALWAYS worth a go!
I am very proud of you today!
Inspiring! Thanks!
1. Let go of all that weighs you down. Heal those broken wings with love. Because one day you will fly again.
2. These are the reasons you are worth it:
a. stand up for myself
b. don't compare myself with others
c. deserve to be treated with respect
d. let myself off the hook
e. know that I am good enough
f. value my unique qualities
g. be glad you be who you are.
3. When the devil keeps on asking you to look at your past, there must be something good in the future he doesn't want you to see.
Hugs Gramybear