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Members of The Mighty’s mental health community who live with depression share songs that help them get up in the morning.

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10 Songs That Help People With Depression Get Up in the Morning

“Learn to Let Go” – Kesha
“The past can’t haunt me if I don’t let it. Live and learn and never regret it. Woah, gotta learn to let it go.”

“All Star” – Smashmouth
“You’ll never know if you don’t go. You’ll never shine if you don’t glow.”

“Here Comes a Thought” – Steven Universe
“Take a moment, remind yourself to take a moment and find yourself. Take a moment and ask yourself if this is how we fall apart.”

“Dare You to Move” -Switchfoot
“I dare you to move. I dare you to move. I dare you to lift yourself up off the floor.”

“Warrior” – Demi Lovato
“I’m a warrior. I’m stronger than I’ve ever been.”

“Fear” – Blue October
“I’m learning how to face my beast. Starting now to find some peace.”

“Roar” – Katy Perry
“I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter. Dancing through the fire. ‘Cause I am a champion, and you’re gonna hear me roar.”

“Human” – Christina Perri
“Your words in my head, knives in my heart. You build me up and then I fall apart.”

“Can’t Stop the Feeling” – Justin Timberlake
“I got that sunshine in my pocket. Got that good soul in my feet.”

“Truce” – Twenty One Pilots
“Stay alive, stay alive for me.”

Originally published: November 10, 2017
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