Why does the past always show up?

[Luvyrslf]

Hello. I’m new here. Thanks for accepting me 🤗

Depression has been living with me for the past 20 odd years. Obviously I’ve made it feel too welcome, so it doesn’t want to leave me!

Whenever I have some energy and feel ok about myself, I read about and practice self-care and meditation.

Then, a small thing triggers me and before I know what’s happening, I’ve let Dep back in again. I must have done. It’s my mind after all isn’t it? 6steps forward, then 3 steps back.

Maybe that’s how I should look at my life- like a giant game of snakes and ladders and one day I’ll make it too 100!! 😀

This is exhausting and painful. My body aches all the time and my Fibromyalgia symptoms all join in and flare up too, but I keep on going on because when I experience the better days, I can achieve so much more 🤗

[012703060610]

Really connect with this analogy. Steps ahead and a few back. If we can keep a net positive forward, things will be ok! Welcome to the community, you will find a lot of great support!

[Luvyrslf in reply to 012703060610]

Thank you so much for taking time out to respond to me. Yes, there is great support and I can’t wait to read more 🤗

[ElephantsHear]

You’re courageous for not giving up. I hope your pain gets better. I’m glad you’re here.

[Luvyrslf in reply to ElephantsHear]

Thank you so much. That’s really kind of you 🤗