8. No one has it figured out.
Not therapists, not your boss, and not your parents. We're all works in progress. We all messy parts. And we're all doing everything we can to be loved and accepted. Don't fall into the trap of believing you're lost or behind.
7. Walk anytime you're overwhelmed or need to make a difficult decision:
Walking helps us process memories and turns on the logical part of our brain. Research shows walking has "equal effectiveness" to SSRIs for moderate depression.
6. You're not supposed to be happy all the time:
Emotions have been medicalized. Normal human emotions are now being called psychiatric disorders. Suffering and sadness aren't signs you're broken, they're signs you can still feel and experience life.
5. Your past does not matter:
Take a deep breath and forgive your past self. The only way to step into a new future is to understand the past is only part of your story and you can make new choices every single day.
4. Start your day with protein:
Protein in the morning helps you stabilize your blood sugar levels. Low blood sugar makes it difficult to regulate your emotions. When you feel irritated or overwhelmed, protein can help you calm down.
3. Sunlight heals:
Getting into the sun every day matters. Vitamin D receptors in brain help regulate the production of serotonin. Just 15-20 minutes will make a major difference in how you feel and process emotion.
2. Your gut matters:
Anxiety and digestion issues are deeply connected. Eat as well as you can. Your gut and brain are in constant communication with each other and your gut microbes impacts almost all of your neurotransmitters.
1. If you are in a toxic relationship or workplace, you're going to be depressed:
Depression is not a disease. It's a natural response to dysfunctional dynamics. Your body is trying to protect you by going into a shut down (freeze) state.
I use to be “usable”, not anymore. If you are too nice people will take advantage of it. They will use you, manipulate you and still call themselves a victim. Protect yourself from those who use you for their sole benefit. They are out there often acting as innocent sheep.🕷️