Acceptance of Depression

Hugs @Krishna ,

Life circumstances can sometimes lead us into a state of depression. It, but no means, means you are ‘faulty’ or ‘wrong’.

For me, I used to think accepting my depression meant I was innately ‘wrong’. Hence it was very difficult to accept. Even the medications I took didn’t lift the depression!

Fast forward, therapy has enabled me to see that depression is not a sign of weakness. As our bodies get sick, so does our mind. This is when I accepted my depression. It was this radical acceptance, as @Bow said, that made me acceptance that there were things I could not change. Just like: there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes! I had to accept the situations, and work with them - including the use of anti-depressants. This time I persisted with a new anti-depressant + psychotherapy. I’m not saying it’s magic, but nowadays, the sun shines every day in my life. Even when some dark clouds float past, I can ALWAYS see light.

I hope you’ll also find that place @Krishna

Hi. For me, accepting my mental illness meant looking at it like I would any other illness or condition I might have. Like,ok , I have asthma. That means that a, b, c, is not gd for me to do and I need to make a few changes in my daily routines. Also , known triggers are x, y and z. S o to to avoid those I will do this and this. I guess it’s about not adding any emotional judgement to it. Yes, it could be better but it also could be a lot worse. But mostly, whatever you choose to do and however you meet this, it may work well most of the time . And sometimes it won’t work at all. Just don’t panic. Keep on track and it will come right but nothing is perfect. It’s a bumpy road but for the most part, when you find what works for you, don’t dwell on it. Live your life.
take care