For those with clinical depression, every day can seem like a daunting mountain that needs climbing. If you suffer from depression, it is my hope that you can not only climb the mountain daily, but really rejoice when you get to the top. Keeping a list of affirmations on hand like this one from Therese Borchard of Sanity Break can help you make the most of each day.
1. You are valued even when you’re not productive.
2. You are loved despite your sadness.
3. You are not sick because of a lack of effort or a failure at adjusting faulty thoughts.
4. You are appreciated even when you can’t contribute much.
5. You are needed even though you feel worthless.
6. You are separate from your depression.
7. You aren’t any less of a person because certain people can’t understand your illness.
8. You have persevered and persevered and should celebrate your tenacity.
9. You are strong in your weakness.
10. You are much more than your opinions of yourself.
11. Your brain is your friend (despite what you hear).
12. Your discomfort won’t last forever.
13. You are resilient.
14. You are a silent warrior.
15. You are okay where you are right now.
Happy Tuesday!- Kristin
I love these. It’s hard to remind yourself that you’re not your depression and that the discomfort won’t last forever, but the more you repeat, the more you start to take it as truth. Thanks for these.
True. You are NOT your depression, and it will NOT last forever. Repeat that again. 🙂
Sometimes I forget what happy feels like
rosie alberson
It is never too late to get there. Keep swimming! Please continue to read and comment. I enjoy hearing from you!
Went through some dopamine withdrawals yesterday which triggered my depression. Wish I’d had this list yesterday…but I’ve got it now! 🙂 Thanks for posting it.
You are so welcome! I am thinking of you. 🙂
Very good list.
Thanks, Anneli. 🙂
I love Therese Borchard…she’s one of the first authors I read after I was diagnosed. I could relate to her story so much. She has a great sense of humor and is not afraid to show all of herself to her readers. Thanks for reposting her list. It’s a great reminder that we are NOT our diagnosis, should be proud of our strength and courage, and that what we are experiencing will not last forever.
So true, Shelly!!!
You are not your depression, or your thoughts or emotions, or title you have now.
We define ourself by impermanent things, why?
Really good question. Too often our society values things that are impermanent, and we lose sight of what really is important.