Your Brain is Often a Liar.

Be careful as to what you believe.

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Over the years, mine has told me…

• You can’t.
• You’re not good enough.
• You’ll never amount to anything.
• People just tolerate you.
• You have no real friends.
• You’re not lovable.
• Life is pointless.

These are dangerous assertions, especially for someone who struggles with depression. Unfortunately, those struggling with depression have these thoughts more often and tend to more easily believe them. Fight back. Finding ways to quiet the mind and to redirect thoughts are important. Practicing meditation or metacognition to aid in cognitive restructuring are remarkably beneficial.

Failing ≠ Failure

Just because you may fail at something, doesn’t mean you can’t succeed. Giving up should not be an option. Reality is, you undoubtedly have victories hidden among your perceived mountain of perceived failures. Seek and find your progress, your wins, your next plan of action.