WorkforProgress

If you're struggling with depression (anywhere on the scale from Seasonal Affective Disorder to Major Depressive Disorder), or even if you just need a pick-me-up throughout the day, consider this blog a safe haven. Different projects and methods for coping will be posted on this blog in conjunction with uplifting words, music, and anything that you guys might want to see. Do you have something that helps you? Would you like to share it with others in the hope that it might help them as well? Please feel free to drop that in the ask or submit box! [Icon source]

[milkyyyart]

For anyone out there that might need this. 

[chibird]

[medschoolandthreequarters]

Breathe. Focus. Try again.

what every student should hear from time to time (via medschoolandthreequarters)

[rosecoveredtardis]

If you struggle with self-care and see this, stop what you're doing

Have you eaten in the last 4ish hours?

Have you had something to drink today?

Can you have something, even if just milk or water or cup’o’noodles or toast with something yummy on it, if you haven’t, please? 

If you have any injuries, can you please take care of them for me

Also please take any meds if you should and haven’t, yet?

Whatever you have or haven’t done today just know you’re super strong and I am so proud of you

Okay you can go back to blogging now~ <3

[findingmyrecovery]

I’m constantly forgetting meds and missing doses, so here’s something to pass around as a reminder.

Have you taken your medication today?

That other medication too?

Did you have the food/water you need with it?

Do you need to order any refills?

[bamhbies]

[dean-m-z-deactivated20211102]

This is your Sunday evening reminder that you can handle whatever this week throws at you.

(via properkidproblems)

[calif-ornia]

[bitter-cup-deactivated20170625]

Morning guys. I hope you remember today that if you slip up you can restart your day at any time. You don’t have to wait til the next day to start over. Just sit down, breathe for a few minutes, and start again. 

[rickytee]

I like this. I really like this.

[sondervida]

Reading this everyday for the weeks to come.

[cynical-as-hell-deactivated2015]

Be kind to yourself. Stop telling yourself that whatever you are struggling with “should” be easy. If something is hard for you, it is hard for you. There are probably Reasons, though those may just be how you are wired. Acknowledge these things. When you finish something hard, be proud! Celebrate a little. And really, just stop saying “should” to yourself about your thoughts and feelings in any context. You feel how you feel. The things in your head are the things in your head. You can’t change either directly through sheer force of will. You can only change what you do. Stop beating yourself up for who and what you are right now–it isn’t productive. Focus on moving forward.

-How to keep moving forward, even when your brain hates you (via ladyyatexel)

[joshdvn-deactivated20170914]

in case you haven’t heard this today im glad youre alive and im proud that youve made it this far

[solarcitrus]

You would be surprised with how many people in your life could be going through depression at this very moment.  People hide it like a paper bag over their heads out of fear of being judged, made fun of, seen as weak, or just not taken seriously.  Depression should not be taken lightly, it holds us down from our purpose and potential in life.  Those who tell you that it doesn’t exist have never experienced depression in their life, therefore not understanding the symptoms and how it’s something that cannot be fixed in a day!  So if you think you are depressed or if you think you know someone else who is, please talk to a friend, a family member, or anyone else in your life that you trust - never overlook the possibility of seeing a doctor for more professional help!!  Your feelings are real, your feelings are shared upon millions.  Don’t hide it, talk to someone about it.  With the right help, you can rediscover your confidence and begin life anew with our undying love and support! We are right here!!

[relatable-memes]

[nokrista]

[themoondefeatedourenvy]

wow this just blew my mind. so beautiful.

[fits00z-blog-blog]

needed that.

[giddytf2-deactivated20150525]

That is indeed a good one.

[positivedoodles]

[bealightinthedark]

I have learned over the years how essential gentleness towards oneself is. When you are having a bad moment, bad day, bad year, or a seemingly bad life you owe it to yourself to be kind, to be patient, and to be loving. Beating yourself up over mistakes of the past or present doesn’t help you in anyway to do better. It’s an act of abuse against yourself, and it will only make you hurt more. Don’t break apart your own soul. Don’t crush your heart into pieces. Please don’t destroy yourself from the inside out. Be gentle with yourself every single second of every moment of every single day. You are learning, you are growing — you will fumble and stumble but I know you can and will rise again. You are worthy of your own attention, care, and forgiveness. If you’ve been treating yourself badly today I really hope that you’ll take this opportunity to no longer speak hate into your life but rather love, hope, healing, and joy. You are not a bad person. You are not a failure. You are not meaningless. You are not born to suffer. You are not fated for misery. You are a precious human being. Sweetheart, YOU ARE A PRECIOUS HUMAN BEING. A bad moment doesn’t change that. A mistake doesn’t undo your worth. You are a magnificent treasure, and I hope that today you would begin the process of restoring your soul.

With a whole lot of love,

Dele

(via bealightinthedark)

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

I do not define myself by how many roadblocks have appeared on my path. I define myself by the courage I’ve found to forge new roads. I do not define myself by how many disappointments I’ve faced. I define myself by the forgiveness and faith I’ve found to start again. I do not define myself by how long a relationship lasted. I define myself by how much I have loved, and am willing to love again. I do not define myself by how many times I’ve been knocked down. I define myself by how many times I’ve struggled to my feet. I am not my pain. I am not my past. I am that which has emerged from the fire.

Unknown (via onlinecounsellingcollege)