Thank You Steemit And The Community
Depression has become something of a habit for me. Every day I would wake up knowing somewhere during the day I will be showered with feelings of sadness and depression. To some degree, I learned to live with it .
I cannot tell you how many people have told me that I should just try to think positive and things will get better. The amount of times I resented them for saying that to me.
If I only knew
Trying to convince your brain to think positive is never an easy task to do. I am sure everyone is aware of this. There were times that I would try to stay positive, but being an over thinker meant that even the tiniest amount of negativity would set me back right where I was before.
I never seemed to make any progress and hence I started accepting my fate and realized that I am going to just have to cope with this depression, drinking my Happy Pills every morning and almost never having the energy to do anything.
I somehow (re)stumbled upon Steemit and thought it well to start writing again and I cannot tell you how much of a blessing it has been to me ever since.In just four days, Steemit and the people on this wonderful platform accomplished to change my mindset.
YOU (the people of Steemit) managed to make me believe that there is something to look forward to in life. Reading your posts and seeing the amazing photos and ideas the community has and the excitement and enthusiasm in which people write posts.
Scrolling through the comments section and seeing how there is no negativity only praises and sharing of ideas… Watching people help newcomers and welcome them on the platform.
Steemit feels like home. A virtual home filled with amazing people.
It has only been four days. Four days without depression. Four days of waking up with energy to go out and accomplish something. It might only be four days, but I know, it is the start of something beautiful too come.
Stay tuned. Tomorrow I will begin with my new mini series on history.
Thank you for this post. I am very familiar with depression and Steemit has also helped me.
In what ways did it help you? I would enjoy hearing more success stories and how you cope with things !
Hi, I found your question really interesting and I am writing a blog in response to it, which I will tag you in. Thank you for asking.
https://steemit.com/depression/@onetree/my-coping-strategies-for-depression-and-has-steemit-helped-me-honest-response-to-rihchie-ebb
Glad you found your tribe. Steem on
I will... It is strange how life guides you into certain paths. Who knew Steemit would come to my rescue
Very touching story! I will not tell you to think positive, just embrace who you are including your sadness. I wish you lots of wonderful times here in our awesome community of caring people from around the globe
Thank you. I am looking forward to it. Today marks the 5th day
Will be many more
Knowing there will be more motivates me.
This was now such an incredible post for me to read. Thank you for sharing your inner most feelings and not be afraid to say how you feel. I hope that you can really totally get into Steemit and that it will lift your spirit up more and more. This is really an amazing community to be part of. I think blogging every day is also helping you to cope. I have found if I write it gives me another perspective. Great success for you and thank you again, for being brave. @bernadette following you
I also found that writing everyday makes my mind stay fixed on the post for a while meaning less time to overthink. And replying to comments and reading other posts is was occupies me at the moment. Thank you for the comment. This only strengthens my statement about the Steemit Community
I'm so happy I could help, even if it is just a little. Yes, I find that I can enjoy it so much that I don't think of other things and it broadens my view of the world
It does ! The gathering of knowledge is so important.
I agree. I will look out for your posts and I wish you laughter and that you will feel better and better each day. @Kind regards @bernadette
Thank you for sharing this post. I'm glad Steemit is helping you. I'm new, but I have had only positive experiences here. I am following you and look forward to more posts from you.
Welcome to the community. Thank you for the follow. I hope my future posts inspire you or act as a good read