Hiya Lovelies. Good day to you. I truly, madly, deeply hope you are happy and are doing well. Today, to be honest, I was feeling depressed. Just had things on my mind. Primarily, I was concerned with my financial situation. Lovelies, I must confess I truly felt the effect on my overall well-being. “Chronic depression negatively impacts overall well-being by increasing the risk of other chronic physical conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes.” Ya, chronic depression goes far deeper than just feeling a little sad. It can really harm your overall health and happiness.
I said this over and over throughout this lovely blog. I’m perfectly imperfect, and don’t know all the answers. The reason I keep reenacting my imperfections is to make a point. No one has all the answers, and most certainly no one is perfect. So I don’t want you to feel like something is wrong with you, that you are chronically depressed. Take this story as an example. Today I was talking to my boyfriend, and we were discussing my dreams. More specifically, about my financial situation and maybe giving up on my dreams, as I was not making enough money to sustain myself.
Naturally, I got upset with him as I felt like I didn’t have his support. Inevitably, I became depressed and felt a huge shadowy cloud over my happily ever after. I try to get off the merry-go-round of broken dreams, but I just can’t. It was like the depression was lying on me, and I could not breathe. You know, Lovelies, I never will understand when people say, ‘Just stop being sad.’ If it really were that simple, then it wouldn’t be chronic in the first place. Moreover, with that comment, it makes you feel like something is wrong with you for being depressed. When the truth of the matter is, it is okay not to be OK. That’s one thing I learned from meditating: whatever I’m feeling, it’s OK.
Life is not about always being happy and everything going as planned. Authentic living begins when you overcome your struggles. You’ve got to fight for the life you want. Nothing worth having ever comes easy. The most important lessons are learned from making mistakes and falling a couple of times. Sometimes you have to reach rock bottom to finally reach the top. Lovelies, I’m saying all this to inspire you to keep moving. Never feel that ending it all is an option. Remember, this too shall pass. Find someone you can trust and tell them honestly what you are going through. Or keep a journal and write down your most inner thoughts. If you need to see a therapist, don’t feel ashamed. Sometimes admitting that something is wrong is the most courageous thing you could have ever done. I love you, and I genuinely do care. Suppose you would like to share your own inspiring story. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section. We are a community of love. Let’s help each other live our very best life ever. Take it easy, Lovelies. See you all next time. Bye for now.
