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DeeHopeful
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PathStep 57 Compassion hearts37 Forum posts117 Forum upvotes125 Current upvotes125 Age GroupAdult Last activeFebruary, 2022 Member sinceJanuary 13, 2022
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What do you need?
Depression Support / by DeeHopeful
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 February 8th, 2022
...See more Just thoughts today- being stuck in the rabbit hole of depression can bring out the darkest and most hopeless parts of self. What might be a helpful suggestion to someone can lead to increased feelings of guilt and shame for someone else. The pressure to bounce back, recover, get back to work and routine add monumental stress to an already consuming existence. During times when the enduring grip of depression leaves us unsure why we even keep trying, or even see the day through - I'm learning that articulating what we NEED each day could be useful. Letting go of expectations (our own and those of others) when we don't have the strength to use the tools we have to cope. Just stating what we need. Today I need to be still. Today I need to not be told to "keep your head up". Today I need rest and peace to allow healing- even though healing is not guaranteed and painfully slow. Today I need understanding that I feel awful and smiling and sunshine won't fix that. Wishing for inner calm and the ability to get our needs met today. Wishing the same for those suffering and struggling. Thinking of you @anonyLemon4233
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What do we know for sure?
35 & Over Community / by DeeHopeful
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 January 18th, 2022
...See more Hi all, not so much a game but an invitation to ponder and share if it feels good to do so: What is somwthing about yourself you KNOW be true? For me: I know that it's true I've made it through darkness before. And that it took a long time. I know that it's true that if nothing else, I'm resilient. I know it's true that nothing is permanent and the good and bad will eventually ebb and flow.
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Tips on accepting the inevitable?
Depression Support / by DeeHopeful
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 January 17th, 2022
...See more Just hoping someone may be able to share tips on acceptance. I feel like I'm trying to do reality checking and self talk reflective of a physically terminal situation. But I cannot accept it yet. Am I supposed to? That there's just no real treatment or cure, that the hope is for slow demise? That I will never feel better than I do today-and today feels awful. I try to be positive but I'm not there. I'm mad, frustrated, sad, agitated, confused, not ready for all this. I feel like my depression would improve if I could actually accept what is happening and wrap my head around this. I promised two people I wouldn't end things and will "fight til the end". Can anyone relate?
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