Words of hope, encouragement,inspiration?

I'm fishing for some kind, hopeful words as I fight a depressed feeling. Does anyone care to share ?

[Starrlight]

I’m fighting the beginning of depression too. The things the depression wants to say and the way things may start to look right now are lies; believe the positive. Listen to your heart and what it says in the light. If it wants a walk in the woods or a rest listen. Can you get to the root of why you began getting the feelings of depression? It may help to work that out.

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

Thank you starrlight, for responding. I know what triggered it. I went to lay down for 16 hours and that only fed it. I am moving now, forced and a little mechanical and still depressed but moving. I talked to a friend and that helped alot.

Its remarkable how to a depressed mind one moment's failure is a symbol of a failed life. I think I was close to the edge because of something earlier in the week.

I tend to come down hard on myself, like that is a type of medicine that heals (!?) Got that from my family upbringing. I don't want to change who I am (probably futile to try anyhow) would like to accept myself though.

[argh52 in reply to Hidden]

I too was close to the edge because I am failing at this moment and it feels like I am failing at life. Your asking for kind and hopeful words led to me hearing just what I needed to hear right now. That, to me, is kind and hopeful. Feel better soon.

[Hidden in reply to argh52]

Im glad we can help each other. strange how life works sometimes!

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

You are beautiful Gnmyers and argh52 Stay strong

[LostFairy]

Stay strong and relax. These episodes don't last, they are just that, episodes. You have been struggling with them and obviously handled them before and shall overcome it again. Stay positive. They do think of things that make you laugh or smile. If you have pets, maybe cuddle them and talk to them, they can be very comforting. You got this! 😁❤

[Hidden in reply to LostFairy]

Lostfairy,

Thank you for responding, I really appreciate it!

Greta

[Starrlight in reply to LostFairy]

So true. Good advice.

[kenster1]

stay strong through times of weakness see the light through days of darkness.

[Hidden]

Thank you, kenster for the words of encouragement! I really needed them right now.

[Hidden]

Hi

It’s nearly 12 hours since you posted, so I hope I’m late to reply and you won the fight this time 😉

A friend told me a bit about Ho‘oponopono. Ever heard of it? Its a Hawaiian spiritual practice and simply put, say to yourself: I’m sorry, please forgive me, thank you, I love you. You are saying it to yourself not to someone else. I remember to say it over and over when things are getting dark. I should probably say it on light days too.

Another thing that helps me when I need reminding that I take myself too seriously or I’m mentally adding to my list of reasons to feel overwhelmed by anxiety or depression....ok this might sound bonkers...

I look at myself in a mirror and say whatever I’ve started worrying about and laugh. Ok it’s pretend laugh, but apparently your brain doesn’t necessarily know. Of course I try not to be offended 😂 and carry on with the list and laughing at it until I can move on to doing something rewarding...like cleaning (🤭 that was a fib).

Wishing you the lift you need.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I'll have to try your ideas thank you for helping me out!

[Keepmoving71]

Depression is not the faint of heart it is a very difficult Journey but it is one that you can get out of and you can go on and you can be happy again trust me I've done it over and over in my life and I've come to live for the times when I'm normal because it's worth it and you want to lift it and another thing you are not depression depression is a disease you are you depression is something that happens to you detach yourself from labeling yourself with depression because that is not good for your mind remember the real you was in there and that person will come back out when they feel safe when when the mind is healed God bless you today hang in there

[Jadely in reply to Keepmoving71]

Very encouraging, Thank you!

[Hidden]

Thank you for the kind and helpful words!

[marheart]

I'm working on taking one day at a time. Tuff stuff!

My goal is to do one thing each day. Accomplish something, even it it's washing a load of laundry. I intend to put the clean clothes in the dryer tomorrow. So many steps to get anything done when I don't want to do any of them. Especially since I have to deal with using a walker for balance issues.

Next step is to praise all those seemingly simple accomplishments. I'm the only one who gives me the support, praise and encouragement that I need every day. It's not enough. It's better than none at all.

Go for weekly talk therapy via health insurance. Talking about the issues does help in ever small ways. Just Do It!

[HopeWithSmile]

Hang in there!

Just know, that deep inside, you are resilient, brave and so much stronger and more powerful than your fears!!!

xx