#fight depression

[adviceformefromme]

Don’t underestimate the power of self-talk. Look yourself in the mirror and speak life into yourself. Record a voice note to yourself and play it as often as you can. Remind yourself who you are, where you’re going, what your focus is right now, what you can do. Speak with conviction. You are re-programming your mind. You are overwriting those stale thoughts from yesterday. You are pro-actively choosing to speak love, positivity, care, and power into yourself. This is completely free. Write yourself notes, this is how you create new energy that magnetises the life you dream of. Use I am, I feel, I declare, I am choosing, statements to affirm the type of person you are and new reality you are choosing. Stop being a slave to the old story, the old broken record, those fear base thoughts. Override. Override. You have power to change your life, and it starts with changing your thoughts. 

[thepathetickind]

by laurenmaerie, be brave today

[shahwriter]

Keep fighting bravely.

[skipmylive]

[accade-acaso]

Hi! This is me last year (2023) before the palliative care. I was so much in pain every day, stuck in bed, somedays unable to drink from a glass 'cause my hands couldn't pick it up. I felt like gravity was crushing me and I lost a lot of weight, a lot.

Why I'm showing this first?

I'm searching for people with same-ish autoimmune diseases, to talk about it, help eachother, make friends maybe.

Also because it's important to me that you know that every piece of art or designs I'm going to show you, it's made with great pain behind, sometimes my hand is shaking or can't grab a pencil 'cause it's too heavy, moving the hand sends spikes through my arm unto my brain.

But making art is a way to fight.

Especially in those days I can't walk or take a shower.

[la-pilli]

Vi prego, ditemi che per una volta andrà tutto bene... Ne ho bisogno ..

[adviceformefromme]

💖TRUSTING YOUR INNER VOICE - 3 MONTHS UNTIL 2025 - GLOW UP SERIES [WEEK 12] - 💖

Your life can drastically change in three months, and this is coming from someone who started last October unexpectedly in hospital everyday for three weeks, to then leave London and move back home and share a ROOM with my mom due to space issues and by the end of the whirlwind I finally got to move into my dream ocean view apartment in Europe. ALL WITHIN 3 MONTHS. How did I transform my life? What remained consistent was my inner voice, leading me towards faith and not fear. Being able to hear God’s direction and having the courage to take a leap into the unknown at each twist and turn. So no matter where you start this October, trust and know that miracles are possible, and if you stay true to where you are being guided you will end up exactly where you need to be. 

UNDERSTANDING WHAT VOICE IS GUIDING YOU…

Are you leaning into fear or into faith? Each day, are you sticking to what you know or are you taking risks? Are you using your voice to speak up when you’re usually quiet? Are you still remaining true to your vision despite not seeing the results in the 3D? Are you trying to control situations feeling anxious and stuck, or are you remaining trusting and faithful to the visions God has placed in your heart? If you find fear is guiding your life, your TRANSFORMATION is going to a struggle, there is going to be friction, and this is where you need to get out of your own way. God wants to move you somewhere you’ve never been, you’ve been doing your vision boards, affirmations, praying, reading, trying your very best to LEVEL-TF-UP, and STILL feeling stuck…and this is because your inner voice is holding you hostage to what you’ve known, to the old version of you, the expired version. These next 12 weeks are for tuning into a different frequency, to locking into God’s direction and here are the steps…

1] You need to meditate to create space in your mind to hear the voice that wants to lead you to your highest potential. It’s always there waiting for you to listen, in order to HEAR you need SPACE.. and to get space you need to meditate. The aim is 20 mins per day, if you’re already comfortable with this aim for 1 hour. I know this might sound like a scary amount of time to sit in silence but think how easily you can spend 20 mins on social media doom scrolling…Do you want to GLOW-UP or do you want to stay stuck? This is what you need to ask yourself daily…But please walk before you run, here is 10 mins meditation that is simple and transformative and will 100% allow you mental space so you can slowly throughout the day start to hear your inner voice - God speaking to you. 

2] Tune out of negativity (the news, low vibration music, gossip, scrolling through peoples highlight reel) and tune into high vibes… Listening to high vibes is going to move you energetically into a new space. There will be more peace and positivity. The high vibes include, morning motivation on YouTube find one that empowers you, cleansing your social media accounts of anything negative or deleting it full stop while you’re on your glow up journey. Listening to binaural beats, gospel, or anything that has empowering lyrics that lift you up. 

3] Once you have removed the low vibes you also want SILENT vibes, this means going for a walk without your phone. Waking up and not checking your phone for 1 hour, having as many moments of silence as possible, and this is when you will start to hear. You might hear negativity in your mind at first, it might be overbearing, the voice might be telling you how stupid you are, how pathetic you are, but PERSEVERE. Get curious on why you have this negativity in your mind, journal on what was coming up for you, you want to clear out the negativity so you can hear the inner wisdom that is waiting to flow in. 

4] PRAY FOR GUIDANCE. If you don’t have the direction, you are wanting to transform your life and don’t know what the next steps are, I promise you the moment you start praying and asking is the moment you receive the answers. It will come in the form of conversations, YouTube content creators will appear in your feed, you will have thoughts, dreams, a book will fall of a shelf, there will be direction from above. God wants to help you, you just have to ask and listen clearly for the answers. They will appear.

A little story time of my 3 month transformation from last October - December and how I completely transformed my life in that time…

Until next week, stay in your faith, your journal and remain hopeful that this time things are going to be different. Your transformation is in progress.

[bixels]

As gen-AI becomes more normalized (Chappell Roan encouraging it, grifters on the rise, young artists using it), I wanna express how I will never turn to it because it fundamentally bores me to my core. There is no reason for me to want to use gen-AI because I will never want to give up my autonomy in creating art. I never want to become reliant on an inhuman object for expression, least of all if that object is created and controlled by tech companies. I draw not because I want a drawing but because I love the process of drawing. So even in a future where everyone’s accepted it, I’m never gonna sway on this.

[malakkc-poetry]

Diploma for my writing,  Letter to the Future,

[glitterdisasterx]

Billie Eilish - Do You Notice Me? (Official Audio)

[yourmentalhealthpal]

Empower yourself with techniques to manage panic attacks.

[hallucinatingshinobi]

Some morning, you wake up and get psychotically depressed and question everything.

Turns out you are just hungry. Depressed ? Ah ! No. Go eat something.

[nupursstuff]

Recognizing and Managing Depression: A Path to Recovery

Depression is a silent struggle that affects millions worldwide. It's essential to acknowledge its presence, understand its signs, and seek help. Breaking the stigma surrounding mental health starts with awareness and empathy

•Depression is common

In any one year, around one million people in Australia experience depression. One in six women and one in eight men experience depression at some time in their life. The good news is that just like a physical illness, depression is treatable and effective treatments are available.

The sooner a person with depression seeks support, the sooner they can recover.

•Recognizing Depression

Depression is more than just feeling sad. It's a persistent mental health condition characterized by:

1.⁠ ⁠Prolonged sadness or emptiness

2.⁠ ⁠Loss of interest in activities

3.⁠ ⁠Changes in appetite or sleep

4.⁠ ⁠Fatigue or loss of energy

5.⁠ ⁠Difficulty concentrating

6.⁠ ⁠Feelings of worthlessness or guilt

7.⁠ ⁠Social withdrawal

8.⁠ ⁠Physical pain or headaches

Types of Depression

1.⁠ ⁠Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

2.⁠ ⁠Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)

3.⁠ ⁠Postpartum Depression (PPD)

4.⁠ ⁠Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

5.⁠ ⁠Bipolar Disorder

•Managing Depression

1.⁠ ⁠Seek Professional Help: Consult a mental health expert.

2.⁠ ⁠Medication: As prescribed by a healthcare professional.

3.⁠ ⁠Therapy: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy.

4.⁠ ⁠Lifestyle Changes:

- Regular exercise

- Balanced diet

- Sufficient sleep

- Stress management

5.⁠ ⁠Support Network:

- Family and friends

- Support groups

- Online communities

6.⁠ ⁠Self-Care:

- Mindfulness practices

- Journaling

- Creative expression

- Relaxation techniques

•Coping Mechanisms

1.⁠ ⁠Challenge negative thoughts

2.⁠ ⁠Practice gratitude

3.⁠ ⁠Engage in activities you enjoy

4.⁠ ⁠Set realistic goals

5.⁠ ⁠Learn to say "no"

•Breaking the Stigma

1.⁠ ⁠Educate yourself and others

2.⁠ ⁠Share your story

3.⁠ ⁠Encourage open conversations

4.⁠ ⁠Support mental health initiatives

5.⁠ ⁠Embrace empathy and understanding

•Resources

1.⁠ ⁠National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

2.⁠ ⁠Mental Health America

3.⁠ ⁠Crisis Text Line (text "HOME" to 741741)

4.⁠ ⁠Your local mental health organizations

Conclusion

Depression is not a sign of weakness; it's a sign of strength to seek help. Remember, recovery is possible.

Share your story, spread awareness, and support those struggling.

•Additional Tips

1.⁠ ⁠Monitor your mental health

2.⁠ ⁠Prioritize self-care

3.⁠ ⁠Seek help early

4.⁠ ⁠Build resilience

5.⁠ ⁠Foster a supportive community

[familythings]

Depression is 'Contagious': Why You Should Avoid Being Around Depressed People

I must confess I’ve judged people before for the ‘abandonment’ of their loved ones suffering from depression. I’m talking about family members, close relatives, and close friends. But, after reading the findings of a recent study by the University of Notre Dame, I kind of understand them better. I’m sure you’re too curious to know about this study now, so hear me out: Recent research has…

[jackiesjoy]

Windows are all open and I’m enjoying the fresh breeze that smells like rain. I’m also working on my dogs. They bark if a squirrel farts. 🐿️ I have this noise maker that sounds like an electric shock combined with a rattlesnake. In the future (hopefully far future) when both dogs have crossed the rainbow bridge, I think we will get a turtle. 🐢