Milestones or Steps Completed! Share and Celebrate Here :)
Congratulations! You made it to the next level on your growth path. Share with us the #1 thing you learned on this leg of your journey!
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Step 170 ~ Day 32
What I've learned at this point in my journey is that it's OK to be happy, to experience joy, and to feel at peace. I know that must seem like a "Duhhh!" statement, but my severe, refractory/recurrent depression rarely lifts for more that a few days at a time, and then it boomerangs back and slams me down into a deeper, darker depression. It's very hard to enjoy life, or trust each instance that the depression lifts, because I'm focused on it's dreadful return.
But, during this present "lift" I'm allowing myself the luxury of living happily in the present, at peace, enjoying life currently depression-free, and staying positive that this lift will last on 😊
In the little time that I've been here... I've learned... or rather re-learned that it's okay to focus on myself and not put others first all the time.
@Nymue take care of yourself is a good thing, and it's what you are doing by coming here, so it's very great. i am proud of you :)
I have learned that a little self-care goes a long way.
I've also learned that it's not a cure-all, and that I probably will start to let it slide at some point once I've deluded myself that I'm doing something more important, and that I really wish there was just some kind of magic book that would tell you what little thing you absolutely have to do for yourself that day if you don't want to feel miserable and bogged down the rest of the time.
@loyalTangerine9738 , excellent! :) keep doing, i am proud of you
I'm on level 10 and I've learned that the breathing exercises really help me calm down.
@Puppies1217 fabulous that you are learning to relax. and congratulations to reach step 10
I'm on 20 and I've learned the importance of gratitude and focusing on the positives in life. I definitely have a long way to go but I'm working to stop being hung up on negativity. 
@NebulousCoffee that is the more important. felicitations
Well thanks for being here 7Cups, you're all I've got at the moment. Great time to reach 120, but hey I'm still trying. My life is in pieces right now, but I don't want to cry and annoy or bother anyone. Just thought I'd mention I reached 120.
@panthergirl7 thanks to you for being a great part of our community and congratulations to reach step 120
I have learned that no matter how hard it gets, it will get better. It may get worse but in the end it will all work out.
@Stella2014 yeah, i'm sure you will achieve your goals
Thank you for saying that @Stella2014, things are so bad right now I had forgotten. 😞
@panthergirl7 things can improve and you can find some relief, i believe in you
I am in #150 and I celebrate it with this song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECDEZOIBnuQ
Just completed #10 and I've learned to try and find a positive in every day. Even if I'd had a really bad day, at least my shoes matched this time. There is always a positive side.
@RoseElf that is great!!
Well this post will be my #40!
I've learned just how welcoming the 7cups community is from spending so much time in the support rooms :-)
hey @kkkatie, congratulations to reach step 40 ! and yes, i totally agree this community is amazing and i am happy you are having a great experience on the chatrooms and the site. Here is the best place to be. you are never alone and people are very friendly and supportive! I'm proud that you joined me in here! you are an important part of our community and it could not be the same without you!
