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Originally Posted by seekersinking
Darling, did you read the blog on the homepage, "It's OK not to know what to do." So many times in my life I have come down so hard on myself. When I was much younger, i envisioned myself as being a success "someday". Well, I never got to finish college. But, I finally decided to be ok about that. I have a lot of difficulty making decisions. I ruminate for ages before making a decision. It's hard being depressed. It feels like you are being sucked down a hole. Practice self care. Get enough sleep. Try to get a little exercise daily. Blessings to you.  |
I agree on this. A good amount of exercise weekly and sleep helps quit a bit.
Also I would recommend reading about meditation and yoga. People who have had the worst depression was freed from it by these two. It helps the mind and body be free and in reality.
Like the Dalai Lama says :“If you have fear of some pain or suffering, you should examine whether there is anything you can do about it. If you can, there is no need to worry about it; if you cannot do anything, then there is also no need to worry.”
I know I don't completely understand how you feel. Nobody truly does is the thing. We all have different perspective on life and different minds. We each are different in our own ways. Though it doesn't mean people haven't felt like you.
I think realizing that you aren't happy and knowing you are down is the first step to moving forward through life; knowing how you truly feel.
Also this website has helped me quit a bit:
Tiny Buddha: Wisdom Quotes, Letting Go, Letting Happiness In
Plus reading about assertiveness has freed me more from feeling down. You learn how to take care of yourself better; it's the best communication to have to help yourself and not violate others. You end up feeling great after practice, practice, practice... I can tell you I'm slowly becoming assertive... I've been studying it for about 6 months and have some.
It doesn't let me down because I know I am helpful to others and know it takes time and patience to learn. <--- Everybody needs to think about that. Telling yourself daily that you are worthy can help you and that is actually part of being assertive. Taking time to write your positive qualities and your weakness help. Knowing your weaknesses and knowing to strengthen them helps. Then write solutions to them to increase them and then do it, help quite a bit.
Plus this site has some pretty smart people that help quite a bit!
