Bad days

It's a fact that for anyone living, there are good days and there are, of course, bad days.

For these bad days, many can just shrug it off and continue with their lives. 

But for those Depressed, multiply by 10 the "badnesss" the "normal" people feel. That's how bad it is. This is one thing I learned from my therapist. For the Depressed, the pain the patient feels is more than what the mentally healthy people feel. I cannot even qualify the word more. Of course, it varies. But the point is, the pain for the Depressed is not the way it is for those who are mentally healthy. It's not being weak. It's not even being too sensitive. It's just the way it is. That's why there are pills that help us feel a little stronger, less sensitive, more calm.

But for days when pills are not enough and negative thoughts just overpower the happy ones and start eating the system until it's become impossible for the Depressed to function, I can say, it's important that that feeling is acknowledged.

Acknowledge the heavy feeling that does not seem easy to control. Slow down for a bit. Be not afraid to think of nothing and stare at nothingness. Listen to your body. Breathe.

When it doesn't help. And when you know you cannot help yourself, go ask a friend to accompany you to do something happy. Go somewhere serene, somewhere filled with greenery. A simple nature walk relaxes your brain. Malling or going somewhere noisy and crowded might not help for it might add stress.

Have a good cry. If you really feel like crying, cry. A good cry also includes expressing your feelings. You can talk to God or to your friend - a human or even an animal (your pet dog, aquarium fish, etc.) It's very therapeutic.

If none of these helps, go visit your therapist.