What Do You Do When You Have Struggled With Depression Daily
Have you given up the struggle with depression? Struggling with depression on a daily basis can be hard, but you can make it through it! There are different times of the year that I struggle more than others. My husband knows this and tries to help me avoid the pitfalls.
The Summer is a hard time for me, because the beginning of my sexual abuse began. It is almost like a clock being set for Summer. I get to feeling very blue and depressed. I think about my abuse also. I had to work hard not to dwell on the repressed memories of sexual abuse.
Now I know if I am depressed and it is a struggle to stay out of the deep depression. I have medicine to help me, but if it gets too bad I will go see my doctor.
The other time of the year I struggle is in October. This is when my family get together for a yearly vacation. It reminds me of how my family accepted and forgave one of my abusers, who was their brother. I get really resentful and depressed.
If you recognize your signs of depression, then you can be better prepared. Don't tell yourself how depressed you are. This will only drive you to a deeper depression.
I have fallen into this trap and it only hurts you. Tell yourself this is only temporary and you will start believing it. I also try to limit the news and certain TV programs I watch. This is very important because both of these influence your attitude and state of mind.
Be sure to take your medications as prescribed, too! I know when I am depressed I sometimes sabotage my medications by leaving something out or by just not taking them. I know if I don't take my medications like I am supposed to my depression gets worse.
Another thing I do to help myself is go see my doctor. She is very good at listening and really hears what I say. Sometimes she will change my medications or add something to what I am taking.
Taking Care of Ones Self
It is important to tell yourself you will be okay. Read the examples of positive affirmations listed on this site. Print them and hang them were you will see them everyday. You will have good days and bad days, but soon the good days will outweigh the bad!