What do you need?
Just thoughts today- being stuck in the rabbit hole of depression can bring out the darkest and most hopeless parts of self. What might be a helpful suggestion to someone can lead to increased feelings of guilt and shame for someone else. The pressure to bounce back, recover, get back to work and routine add monumental stress to an already consuming existence.
During times when the enduring grip of depression leaves us unsure why we even keep trying, or even see the day through - I'm learning that articulating what we NEED each day could be useful.
Letting go of expectations (our own and those of others) when we don't have the strength to use the tools we have to cope. Just stating what we need.
Today I need to be still. Today I need to not be told to "keep your head up". Today I need rest and peace to allow healing- even though healing is not guaranteed and painfully slow. Today I need understanding that I feel awful and smiling and sunshine won't fix that.
Wishing for inner calm and the ability to get our needs met today. Wishing the same for those suffering and struggling. Thinking of you @anonyLemon4233