One of the things I find most interesting about how depression works… Is how depression can allow you (me) to sabotage a potentially positive situation.
(𝟓-𝟏𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝)
Having both versions of depression affect me personally on an internal level and externally with others I know, and seeing how depression can negatively affect ones life; was one of the main reasons I pushed through my most recent episode; with so much perseverance, and determination. This message on depression and the ongoing epidemic of mental struggles needs to be heard.
I recently decided to change my posting schedule since I realized my super woman complex was kicking in and I was working too much from a place of ego, and not honoring my true needs as human and seeing I was only honoring the needs of my small business.
So... when my newly adjusted posting day came and went I was not in a space to create let alone post. This was when the negative self talk and negative thoughts began. I felt low, unmotivated, a bit like a failure.
One thing you have to understand about depression is if you allow the negative to consume you; the negative will rule you.
When these low vibrational feelings arose; I realized I needed to take some space from posting my weekly 5 steps, and focus on me, and these recently surfaced emotions.
The mind is powerful and will continue to try and find truth to what you’re feeling internally, in your external reality.
You have to be willing to push through those moments and understand that
emotions, are
energy
in
motion.
When you realize your energy… is in motion… you can begin to honor the depressive state you may be currently in.
Depression… in a less negative sense, can be seen as deep rest is on(𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘋𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯). Your body needs to be revitalized. The trauma you’re dealing with and possibly suppressing has consumed you and your
vital energy sources.
By allowing yourself to feel the emotions that come up in a safe but observant way, will help you understand how to better navigate through your depressive state and this focus and attention to your emotions can help you to unveil what some of your triggers may be and what the root cause of your depression may be as well (𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙).
Once you have navigated through the emotions you may feel; allow them to come up and work through each one, one by one. One of my favorite ways to allow my emotions to flow through me but not rule me is by getting into nature.
Becoming one with the elements truly does calm the mind, but it also connects the body and spirit as one. Allow yourself some time outside; don’t stay in, while going within.
Once you feel more connected to source and yourself, rejuvenate the body by implementing small self care steps, whether it be for bed or starting your day. Doing something special for yourself will make you feel valued and important. Never underestimate the power of
Self-Love..
& finally, once you have found what helps you get to this next point, be sure you get connected with true loved ones so you don’t get too into your head. Isolation while in depression is destructive to you as an individual.
Depression is difficult and at times… time consuming.
However, if you’re willing to put in the work and promise yourself brighter days are ahead you will make it through; what seems to be the darkest points of your depression.
Depression isn’t easy, but with a team of people supporting you, you can begin to live a more meaningful life.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post, and I hope you found some value within the context of this caption.
You deserve peace, you deserve happiness, but most of all you deserve to know your life is valued and honored. 🤎
I appreciate your time and energy spent reading this post ✨
Have a beautiful day and namaste. 🌞