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.
in psychology world they suggest your relationship with yourself determines your relationship with others!?
Yes! I agree. Totally agree.
the self.. such an interestng word. It’s much bigger and more powerful than we ever comprehend..
the philosipher Rumi said; you are not a drop in the ocean, you are the ocean in a drop. It is one of my fabourite quotes.
When you love and respect yourself and your needs, you love everyone too. And will feel loved by everyone, because they will like what they see, and will want to get closer. There are exceptions, feelings like differences, jealousy, unhealthy competitiveness can play a part in changing this rule one way or another, but I’m speaking in general terms and most likely result from a healthy level self love.
Im not good at it, my self love range from zero, to about 60%.. but my maximum figure was only 40% not long ago. So they more I take care of myself, the more I see results from my efforts, and how others around me too react to it, the more confidence I grow and I become gradually become a believer, that I am actually a worth person, I deserve good things..
and all that in fact helps my mental state, building confidence is a un process, to realize I have potential of achieving a lot, and if I haven’t achieved it yet, is only because I didn’t try enough before. So we just keep going and trying.. one day at a time, one step at a time..
Your words are very well expressed! What a relief it is to know that we have the power to restore ourselves to sanity.
I will leave you with a quote of additional support by the wise words of Flonda S. Maxwell: "You need to claim the events of your life to make yourself yours. When you truly possess all you have been and done, which may take some time, you are fierce with reality."
Thanks for sharing your very wise and comforting thoughts today.
Love & hugs!
I’ve just Florida Maxwell, will read more about her, that’s a very deep quote, very important point.. If I apply it to my past I know for sure I did exact opposite, didn’t claim anything, I previously looked at every event as an outsider, an invisible witness who has no role, barely involved. But I can certainly say it’s no longer the case. Good things and growing take more time than we’d like, but with patience, once we get there, the beauty of sanity and peace are worth all months and years invested to get there.
Sending you my best wishes and lots of love.. ☀️☀️☀️
Self-care is important. We will be more effective in helping others if we take care of ourselves first. We cannot pour from an empty cup. If we keep giving and without filling our own cup, there will be nothing to give. We cannot give something we don’t have.
Thank you for sharing. It’s a good reminder for all of us.
Stay safe. God bless.
I’m a big fan of this line, we cannot pour from an empty cup. Exactly. If you neglect yourself to be there for others you will break. When we are on a plane about to take off, they advise you to wear oxygen mask first before putting it on your child’s face. If you are struggling help yourself first.
Sorry to hear that, do you enjoy reading? A good self help books can really lift you up every time you start reading, if it’s the right book it can feel like a friend who can relate to you, every time you read a line and think,” yes this is me, I’m going through that..” I’ve read a few books in the past I can recommend something, but I’m also looking for something new, I need it, there are many options on amazon amazon..
always stay positive and learn to love yourself, because in your own world, you should be the most important person you have ever met! But problem if we are not taught this in childhood, it’s harder to learn this later in life. But healing is doable and believing you can change it and heal is a great first step.