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“15 Affirmations for Depression”- from Therese Borchard of Sanity Break

July 23, 2013 Kristin 12 Comments

mountain of depressionFor 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

Inspirational, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Self Help Depression, mental health, overcoming adversity, self-compassion, Self-love, therese borchard

Comments

  1. colgore says

    July 23, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      July 23, 2013 at 7:59 pm

      True. You are NOT your depression, and it will NOT last forever. Repeat that again. 🙂

      Reply
    • Anonymous says

      July 23, 2013 at 9:52 pm

      Sometimes I forget what happy feels like
      rosie alberson

      Reply
      • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

        July 24, 2013 at 6:12 pm

        It is never too late to get there. Keep swimming! Please continue to read and comment. I enjoy hearing from you!

        Reply
  2. rabidmongoose says

    July 23, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      July 23, 2013 at 8:00 pm

      You are so welcome! I am thinking of you. 🙂

      Reply
  3. wordsfromanneli says

    July 23, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    Very good list.

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      July 24, 2013 at 6:13 pm

      Thanks, Anneli. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Shelly says

    July 24, 2013 at 8:21 am

    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.

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    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      July 24, 2013 at 6:14 pm

      So true, Shelly!!!

      Reply
  5. Marty says

    July 24, 2013 at 11:14 am

    You are not your depression, or your thoughts or emotions, or title you have now.

    We define ourself by impermanent things, why?

    Reply
    • Kristin Barton Cuthriell says

      July 24, 2013 at 6:18 pm

      Really good question. Too often our society values things that are impermanent, and we lose sight of what really is important.

      Reply

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