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Depressed? 14 Affirmations
to Help
By THERESE J. BORCHARD
Associate Editor
The self- defeating thoughts
that accompany depression
are among the most painful
elements of the illness.
When Im in the thick of the
darkness, I cant see
anything remotely positive
about myself. I concentrate
solely on my weaknesses.
So to help, the other day I
wrote down some
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affirmations to say when Im in this place, to remind myself of my value even
though I cant see or feel it. I hope they help you, too.
14 Affirmations to Help with Depression
1. You are valued even when youre not productive.
2. You are loved despite your sadness.
3. You are not sick because of a lack of effort or a failure at adjusting
faulty thoughts.
4. You are appreciated even when you cant contribute much.
5. You are needed even though you feel worthless.
6. You are separate from your depression.
7. You arent any less of a person because certain people cant
understand your illness.
8. You have persevered and persevered and should celebrate your
tenacity.
9. You are strong in your weakness.
10. You are much more than your opinions of yourself.
11. Your brain is your friend (despite what you hear).
12. Your discomfort wont last forever.
13. You are resilient. You are a silent warrior.
14. You are okay where you are right now.

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Therese J. Borchard is the author of Beyond Blue: Surviving Depression & Anxiety
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