Don’t fear depression quite that much.

Currently, depression is seen as quite a monster, but tones to can be a very productive state. Some sadness and feeling defeated or utterly disappointed is a grounding state where you can see things CLEARER without the glare of blinding optimism. Don’t feel panicked when you get there; indulge in it sometimes. Wallow in it for a day or two without fighting it at all. Don’t take medications too easily; you have to work through some things, and feeling those things is essential. Allow your brain be flooded with the chemicals of your “I don’t want this anymore”, and see what it shows you. It’s at least as valid as stuff you see when your brain is flooded with positivity and optimism. It’s just a different perspective and a different point your unconsciousness is showing you. Look at it. What is it saying? Is it valid? Is there a BELIEF you’ve put in there, and your brain is telling you to address it? Is it fear? Insecurity?

Insecurities are great, by the way, because all it means is, “I’m not sure how. I’m not sure if this is the best or the right way, or what is the right way.” To get rid of insecurity, you’ll just have to figure out the right way. Like going to a library to study, but you just study your own brain, your way of being, and what is right for you and by you. Insecurities are awesome. So often, they lead right to gold.

Don’t confuse natural sadness and melancholy and bad feelings for chronic depression. Most of the time, there’s nothing wrong with your brain; you just… Hate your life at the moment. If you haven’t felt a BOOST of happiness for a while, of course, you’ll feel down and depressed. If there’s nothing in your life that makes you happy, is it because someone ELSE is living the life you want and you’re not getting access to it? If so, could it be you’ve just told yourself you can’t get what you want, that you “shouldn’t” get what you want, and you “must” put up with your life the way it is?

I find it difficult to remain in the state of moroseness because it is SO PRODUCTIVE. You wallow in it for a while, and you get an idea. You get clarity. You find HOPE in the darkness. You’ll find strength in “fuck this shit” when in an optimistic state you feel like you should put up with that shit. Don’t put up with it. You don’t have to.

Fuck ’em.

Oh. And have your cake and eat it, too. Don’t give up stuff you love for stuff you hate. Just get rid of the rubbish and keep the nice stuff.

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