More people every day are diagnosed with depression, this makes depression the most common ailment of our times, affecting people from all the different age groups.

The first thing you must do if you think that you are unable to deal with your emotions is to seek help. This is perfectly normal and this will mark the beginning of your journey to recovery. Believe in yourself and you will definitely be successful. Below you will find 12 quotes that might help you and you might even use them as mantras, to guide your thoughts towards positivity and hope!

1.“WE MUST ACCEPT FINITE DISAPPOINTMENT, BUT WE MUST NEVER LOSE INFINITE HOPE.” – REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

As Dr. King explains to us, disappointment is part of our life. We will all meet with disappointments at some point in our lives, but we shouldn’t give up. Hope must always be present in our mind and hearts, this is how we move forward in the future.

2. “TOUGH TIMES ARE TEMPORARY.” -AMY BRUCKER

Tough times like any “periods” in our lives are fleeting. Nothing stands still. We might have the impression that “tough times” last longer because of our psychological condition and exhaustion, but time always passes!

3. “IN TIMES OF PAIN, WHEN THE FUTURE IS TOO TERRIFYING TO CONTEMPLATE AND THE PAST TOO PAINFUL TO REMEMBER, I HAVE LEARNED TO PAY ATTENTION TO THE PRESENT.” -JULIA CAMERON

Mrs. Cameron wisely advises us to keep our attention to the present a not to the past nor the future. Live the now and YOU decide how your future will be shaped through your actions. The past is long gone and you cannot change it only by contemplating it. So, keep your focus on the now, and don’t hesitate to live!

4. “TO GET RID OF DEPRESSION, I SWIM WITH DOLPHINS.” -PATTI STANGER

Very good advice, of course, no one expects you to go and swim with dolphins in order to get rid of depression. What this quote means is that you should do the things that make you happy, only by engaging in activities that will keep you happy and entertained, you may get rid of the darkness that might follow you.

5. “SADNESS FLIES AWAY ON THE WINGS OF TIME.” -JEAN DE LA FONTAINE

Another wise quote! It’s not random the expression, “time heals all wounds”. You need time to yourself, to allow yourself to heal and move on.

6. “EVEN FROM A DARK NIGHT, SONGS OF BEAUTY CAN BE BORN.” -MARY ANNE RADMACHER

So true. Even in the darkest of times, people were able to get creative and beauty to be born. So, don’t give up on yourself, keep your faith, and believe in yourself and you will flourish!

7. “I WILL LOVE THE LIGHT FOR IT SHOWS ME THE WAY, YET I WILL ENDURE THE DARKNESS FOR IT SHOWS ME THE STARS.” -OG MANDINO

A really amazing quote that makes you believe in the strength that all of us have inside. Even in your darkest moments, you will be able to endure, because we are resilient and we can get through any difficult situation unscathed. Depression cannot win over us, because we are the strongest here.

8. “KEEP YOURSELF BUSY IF YOU WANT TO AVOID DEPRESSION.” -MATT LUCAS

Keeping your mind and body engaged in different activities is one of the best ways to avoid or even fight depression. When our mind is busy we don’t have time to think negatively, try to do find things you love doing and incorporate them in your daily routine.

9. “WE SHOULD EMBRACE PAIN AND BURN IT AS FUEL FOR OUR JOURNEY.”

Accepting your feelings and mental condition is the first step to recovery. Don’ forget what you are experiencing but use it to guide you to where you want to go.

10. “THE GOING MAY GET TOUGH, BUT I KNOW THAT THE PRECISE MOMENT I WAS IN WAS ALWAYS THE ONLY SAFE PLACE FOR ME.” -JULIA CAMERON

Mrs. Cameron gives us another quote on how precious is the present moment. Don’t trouble yourself with what hasn’t come yet. Live the present and be the one to decide how the future will be.

11.“DEPRESSION, SUFFERING, AND ANGER ARE ALL PART OF BEING HUMAN.” -JANET FITCH

This is one is so spot on! Being human means that we get to experience so many different emotions and go through so many things during our lifetime that can make us tired and vulnerable, but don’t forget that we are stronger than we think and we have the ability to overcome any darkness that comes our way.

12.“THERE IS POWER IN KNOWING YOU ARE BATTLING DEPRESSION.” – SAMSHA

Accepting and embracing your depression is the first step in your journey to recovery. It is also the most difficult step as you have to start fighting your way through this darkness but don’t worry and trust yourself, you can do this!

Don’t forget to give yourself all the time you need in order to make it through. Fighting depression can be a long and difficult process, don’t give up however difficult it might seem. Surround yourself with people you love and love you, and don’t hesitate to ask for professional help if you feel that you aren’t able to deal with this situation. And, remember to love yourself!

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Source: PowerofPositivity