BS with Bethany Simko

My Struggle w Depression & Finding Self Compassion


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Staying kind to myself and realizing I am lovable anyways might just be the hardest and best lesson I’ll ever learn in this life (I sure seem to be learning it over and over again) 


I’ve struggled with depression for as long as I can remember & I keep telling myself that “I’m gonna fix this. It’s gonna go away, if I can just figure out what I’m doing wrong”.


And this year has truly been the happiest year of my life. I’ve relentlessly given myself love, space to heal, I’ve been obsessed with reading books about the power of my mind and how to take radical responsibility for my life & how to be the victor not the victim in my mind. 


Now, I get to level up and see if I can remain kind and give myself grace even when things don’t go according to plan.


My cycle is back which means my luteal phase is back which is 2 weeks in the month of experiencing PMDD.


So essentially I just get a wrecking ball of hormones and feel like my life is spiraling for 2 cutie little weeks.


This week, it’s hit me pretty damn hard. Truthfully, I  forgot what depression feels like & how heavy it really is. 


In this episode we chat about the emotional scale, how to feel even a tiny bit better when you’re at your lowest point, the importance of giving yourself credit for doing your best, and how worthy we are just by existing. 


I already need to make an update video bc I have decided to go on anti-depressants to get ahead of this & that’s a very vulnerable and scary episode to make so I’ll check in with yall when I can!!


Love you & im proud of us for being the victors in our life even when it’s hard 


If you're struggling, help is available- the suicide hotline number is 988- don't be afraid to use it.


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