I know that this post differs from the typical post, but it applies to so many of the posts I read. This is not the alpha answer to A & D, but I find that it is a step that effects some relief.
Everyday self-talk is usually both positive and negative, this balance changes day to day. If I choose a negative statement "I'm so tired today", I will be tired today. If I make a positive statement "I am glad to be at work today", I will find that my reality is, I am glad to be here. At times we can only partially modify our negative self-talk from "I am so depressed today" to "I feel depressed right now, but it will pass". If you check yourself you will find that a lot of negative self-talk is either wrong or exaggerated, so we need to learn to challenge these thoughts. Most (all) people have negative self-talk in their lives, but they don't suffer the same conditions that we do. For us negative thoughts are not a dip in the road, they are a cliff. With a little effort there is a more positive perspective that can be found for every situation that brings us down, even if it is basic just acceptance. "Don't be a judge", "let things go", and all of that other "advice", actually works for us, if we want it to.
I actually like my new life, and I thank you all for being here for me...
Dreams are Better than Reality
It's becoming too much for me
How do you become motivated to do anything at all
What has become of me? 
