During my time of dealing with depression I have read so many posts that say "people who suffer from depression and anxiety can't see the positives in things so stop telling them to be positive". I call BS on this.
Of course a lot of people can't see the positives when they are experiencing things. But they should never stop trying, I am one of those people who haven't given up the battle. And there are always people who will help them do it too.
I was speaking to a loved one last night who opened up and told me they have depression, to them it felt like a life sentence. By the end of the conversation we were laughing and reminiscing over some seriously good times we have had together. Please reach out to loved ones, you may not realise how much they want to be there for you. They may not know how to deal with it at first, just tell them you don't need them to solve anything, sometimes all we need is a friend to be there and listen.
In the meantime I found this great article on tips for dealing with fear and anxiety:
How to deal with chronic fear and anxiety
1. Avoid avoidance – face it and move forward
2. Develop a healthy sense of personal control – think the serenity prayer
3. Promote positivity – it broadens our perspective
4. Find meaning – rediscover a sense of purpose
5. Get support – the strength of social relationships helps with confidence
6. Go for a walk in nature – not only helps you feel better but lowers blood pressure, heart rate, and the production of stress hormones
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