befriending yourself
Loneliness can feel crushing when you are battling depression. You might convince yourself that no one understands, that no one is there for you.
But the most important relationship you will ever have is with yourself. When you learn to treat yourself with kindness, patience, and compassion, you begin to feel less alone.
You become your own ally instead of your own enemy.
This does not happen overnight. It starts with small acts of self-care. Speaking to yourself gently instead of with criticism. Allowing yourself rest without guilt.
The more you practice, the more you realize you don’t have to wait for someone else to make you feel whole.
You can start by befriending yourself.
Take a moment today to notice how you’re speaking to yourself. Could you replace one harsh thought with a kind one? Share it in the comments and inspire someone else who needs to hear it.
Also, if you're going through a tough time right now, I want you to know that I post daily mental health videos about how I recovered from depression and suicide back when I was a teen. So if you or anyone you know is struggling with these issues and wants help, click on one of the links below or write me if you have any questions:
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