Depression is essentially the inability or the refusal to adapt to a certain situation, setting.

Depression is basically an inability or refusal to change your way of thinking or your behavior so that you can better maneuver through your life.

Depression does not define you in any way.

Yes, its okay to feel sad.
No, it is not okay to let that sad feeling define who you are- you are more than your feelings.

If you feel depressed right now, here are some things to do:
(p.s.- don't think these are stupid and don't think they won't work, these all will work if you GENUINELY TRY.)

-When a negative thought pops up about something that is wrong with you or the situation you are in, instead of trying to block it out, think of a positive thought about something you are thankful for that is right with you or your current situation. Don't try to force out the negative thoughts, try to think positive ones instead. If you feel overwhelmed, try saying the positive thought out loud- you can do it so no one will hear you, it will still work.

-If you have extra time, make a list of all the things you like about yourself and the world, write about EVERYTHING you like for 10 minutes, be very genuine and serious. Don't think about anything else except the positive list you're making while doing this. If you have time, do it twice a day.

-Ask the people you care about if there is any way you can help them out. If they say no, ask them if they would like to talk about anything. If they say no, try another person. Use your best judgement on who to call and when. Reach out to people.

-Go outside, leave your phone, laptop or other electronics inside. Just go outside and pay attention to nature and let go of the busy thoughts from your day. Pay attention to your breathing. Pay attention to what you're smelling. Pay attention to what you're seeing. Don't think, just pay attention to whats immediately around you. Be present. Do this for as long as you can, as often as you can, even if it's only 5 minutes.

-Make a very small goal you can achieve by the end of the day, it doesn't matter how small or "dumb" you think it is. This is just for you, make a goal You can do. Do this every day. Make sure you make a small goal and complete it every day. Maybe eventually you will be making bigger goals.

Thank you for reading this post and I hope you take the time to try at least one of these options if you are feeling depressed. They work. The only way they won't work is if You don't work- get it? Thank you and I hope you feel better soon. You will win.

If you take the time to try one of these out, or maybe more than one , please tell me how it went and how you're feeling.

This post is for You.

Bye for now