Lambi Says - Don't let depression or anxiety beat you up you got this, fight to win! |
Yet again Jet and his friends had me in a cage that was locked from the inside. (Jet is the name I give to depression because when it shows up for me it is usually jet black)
Sometimes life throws things at us that we really don't expect. When this happens we have to decide if we are going to retreat within ourselves or get out there and serve others.
It can be the hardest thing to push yourself to think of others when you're feeling really low, but it's the very thing we need to do in such times. I have learned some other lessons about Jet and his friends that I want to share with you.
Depression and doubt go hand in hand and together with fear, they tie you up and paralyze you, so they can throw more rubbish at you and make you think you are unable to fight back.
When depression hits, the voices start. Those voices that say you're worthless or that life isn't worth living, it's pretty common knowledge that depression can lead to bouts of feeling suicidal, but what's lesser known is depression lies to us in other ways too.
Depression can twist things in your mind, nothing is ever what it seems with depression, because you have a black veil over your eyes and unable to see clearly.
I know from experience, I have done some pretty stupid things when listening to the voice of Jet and his friends. We can't blame all our stupid decisions on depression, but you best believe that depression can contribute to making things worse if you don't take care over what you say and do.
It's not uncommon to think that things are far worse than they actually are, just because you are depressed, but also it's not uncommon to fill in blanks with things that are not really there. There is a tendency to overthink things when you're depressed, purely because you suddenly have the time to do so because your mind is not actively thinking about other things.
It can be painful, especially if you know that depression was the reason actions such as rejecting people, lashing out or just disappearing from the world for a while actually happened and you now have to deal with the consequences of something you did when you were not feeling yourself.
It seems to be concerned with your pain but really it seeks only to give you more of the same. I know this one may get a little bit of lash back and that's fine. I understand that depression can be a chemical/hormonal issue, but it doesn't change the fact that if you let it, depression will tell you what to do.
I'm sharing them because although many people experience different things even when battling the same issues, at least one of those lines I've just written may make you think of something in your own life.
I know the pain of depression all too well, but the fact is, depression doesn't care about us, and its high time we fight back!
We can't see the beauty of a brand new day when we are too busy hiding under the sheets just wanting to give up on everything.
Have you noticed that covering your head, be it by a blanket, your hands or something else, is the go-to position when you feel really low?
Depression loves the dark.
Don't feed it.
Depression loves you to suffer.
So take care of yourself.
Depression seeks to take you down.
So take it down first.
You can, you think that you're too weak, but you are much stronger than you think and that pain you feel right now, is only a reminder that you are alive, you can make it.
Get up, it's time to start running again.
Get armed!
Knowledge is power, but only if you apply it.
Get the right tools for the job.
Invest in yourself.
Know your enemy so you can work out how best to fight and get the right armour for the job because the battle is fierce!
- This includes The right support - family, friends, medical professionals etc..
- The right care tools - for your body, soul and spirit.
- The right lifestyle for you, it's really important to be true to yourself and to allow your creativity, gifts and talents to be released into this world.
I don't know who I am writing this too right now, but don't give up we need you!
You were born with a purpose that goes far beyond this life, you can and will leave a legacy, but if you give up today...then the world loses out and the pain will not end.
Always.
The Son always shines brightest after the storm.
I wonder if maybe that's why life keeps throwing me this battle over and over again, but no matter the reason, I have resolved to fight to win, it was not an easy decision and fighting is part of the deal in the battle.
Some days I really don't feel like it, and it is in those moments I must throw myself again on my Savior and allow my friends to help me keep my head above water. I want my life to be a living example that there is always hope.
Yes I know it's hard sometimes , but that's why they call it a battle and here's a little secret about life, it's hard sometimes, fighting is a part of our makeup, we are designed to stand, we are designed to run and we are designed to win, the question is, are you ready to put away the excuses and get on with the race?
I am back now though, stronger and more ready to fight than ever.
Jet doesn't get to win in my life, not now not ever, but what about you?
Aren't you tired of being pushed around by depression?
Are you in?
I'm more than happy to pray for you if you send me your prayer request or to just listen if that is what you need.