Depression is like the ocean waves that rush toward the shore, it comes and goes seemingly when it wants and tends to always be unexpected. I myself have struggled with depression since high school, an issue that has been more than aggravating and simply menacing every time it decides to show up. Dealing with depression is a constant battle, a continuous fight, and if I can be transparent sometimes you just don't have the energy to stay in the ring. Every time I see a sucide post I feel for the person who lost the fight because it could’ve easily been me. I’ve decided to choose life, to fight daily and wanted to share that you are not alone and what I do to stay strong.
I communicate with someone I trust, that I am in a bad place.
I say someone you trust because you want it to be a safe place and a no judgment zone.
Write your thoughts down in a journal, I love journaling my feelings, goals and ideas.
For every problem you feel you have come up with a resolution for it.
Do something that makes you happy, a walk in the park, buying a new hat, talking to a friend or going to lunch.
Last but certainly not least, PRAY. On my worst days I was angry with God because I felt like He knew my feelings, He knew I was at my breaking point so why not save me???
But of course He showed up when I needed Him most.
These may or may not be effective for you but you have to find what works for you. Find what keeps you in the fight. Depression can make you feel like you are in a pool of people while drowning and no one can see you. I am here to tell you, you are not alone. Keep fighting and I’m praying for you. If you don’t know how to PRAY just say…
Hey God!!! Give me the strength to make it through this, on my darkest day only you can show me the light. God help me to be grateful for my life and help me find the good in everything, I need you, in Jesus name I pray amen.
You don’t have to pray long because God knows the desires of your heart. I’m praying for you and you GOT THIS.
Love,
T.T.
Moral of the Story: It gets better, hang in there and you are not alone.
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