Overcoming Depression: My Triumph Story

Depression can be a dark and scary place, but I’m here to tell you that it’s possible to come out the other side. As someone who has battled with depression for years, I understand how overwhelming it can feel, but trust me when I say that there is light at the end of the tunnel – even if it seems like an oncoming train.

How It All Began

My journey with depression started in my early 20s. At first, it was just a feeling of sadness that lingered longer than usual, but soon enough it escalated into something much more debilitating. There would be days where getting out of bed seemed like a Herculean task and even simple tasks felt insurmountable.

I hid behind unhealthy coping mechanisms like drinking and drugs as the world around me continued to crumble. Everything seemed bleak and hopeless and nothing could snap me out of this funk – until one day things changed.

Accepting Depression for What It Is

It wasn’t easy coming to terms with my depression. Initially, I tried convincing myself that everything was okay; surely everyone goes through tough times? But deep down inside I knew something was wrong… really wrong! Eventually though came acceptance…a fierce embracing sense that I need help or else life won’t go on while doing jack about saying ‘yes’

Once I became comfortable admitting weakness aka needing professional help then meeting up with professionals became very consequential i.e talking therapy sessions together with meds.

While some people turn their nose up at medication (and believe me- thee sceptics are everywhere) , it helps unclutter the mind: an important step towards making silver linings manifest themselves via otherwise opaque ways.

Letting go off what others will label you might prove cumbersome still however opening your mind when instructions from psychiatrists roll off their tongue is absolutely key.

Developing Healthy Habits

During this process, I resolved to find healthier coping mechanisms. First on my list was exercise… yes exercise… that ‘evil’ thing! The truth is though; working out stimulates endorphins that are natural mood boosters which lead to a feeling of euphoria and confidence – the perfect antidote for depression.

It wasn’t easy at first, but soon enough I became one of those gym rats who happily slipped into workout clothes even when there seemed none left Oh yassss- looking like an activist escaped from quarantine definetely lifted the self esteem!

Adopting other healthy habits (FYI not as boring as they seem) such as meditation, journaling and sleeping well also made drastic improvements in my mental health… you’re never too cool to prioritize REM sleep time 😊

A daily practice of mindfulness exercises in particular helped me focus on staying ‘in the moment’ rather than worrying about things outside of my control (you know: wishing Trump would mysteriously get lost or someone advocating for T-Series).

Finding Purpose (aka giving back)

Feeling useless can often be a common symptom of depression yet embracing struggles by turning them into strengths/coping writing posts/blogs/doing artwork really goes along way.

By embarking on volunteering work with others facing similar challenges gave me sense purpose while providing ways to take part in tools towards creating long lasting solutions. Advocacy venture may specifically require financial startup capital but otherwise it’s doable.

Fulfillment comes through being able help support causes close our hearts.

Volunteering doesn’t have to entail going door-to-door charity collections:
there are tonnes volunteer programs offering platforms that welcome your contribution. So have fun shopping around-stay uncomfortable-do crazy stuff!

Surround yourself with Support System

Going through life alone especially during challenging times can feel worse than putting hot metal spoon under armpits, tongue or worse yet some place I shudder to mention (Tell me it’s a resounding – nope!).

Surround yourself with fellow warriors going through depression. Join social media groups where people share their experiences and encourage each other along the way that one thing… good vibes only!!!

Finding likeminded souls to connect on this journey proved monumental towards improving my overall mental health .It wasn’t always easy sharing thoughts about self-loathing/negative body image bearing in mind people try avoiding ill-wishers inside weirdos but turns out ‘real ones’ get you keeping you grounded.

Conclusion

Overcoming depression is definitely a tough journey- won’t sugarcoat it-, however breaking through from endless grey skies is worth every effort expended.
The benefits of being part of this process cannot be overstated; Every small step, as long as they are consistent, truly counts.

In fact we all define our goals differently — there isn’t any blueprint for finding happiness/freeing oneself off tragedies life brings but we can take solace in knowing we have control over how we react respond.

I am not special; if anything ‘normal’- whoever that might entail.
Yet overcoming depression was one big triumph that made otherwise impossible challenges seem laughable questions up until now …trust what’s within!

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