My heart goes out to anyone in flux with depression. You are not alone. Even if you find yourself physically isolated, relate to Nature. See the cycles around you and relate them to your inner world. Know that you too may experience a winter, but a spring will follow.
This is an interesting topic because I never want to sound insensitive to those battling with this mental illness. The pain is real and I've been there. One quote I love is "if you don't make time for your wellness, you'll be forced to make time for your illness".
See dense emotions as our body's way of communicating to us. Sometimes for us to ACTUALLY hear and listen, our body goes to this extreme place of depression so that you have no choice but to notice. Our body is in constant communication with our mind and vise versa. There is so much interconnectedness. The way we see or perceive situations signals to our body's cells which respond to that stimulus. Example: You see someone you are not a fan of and your mind says "Omg run away etc." Your body's cells are always listening and responding. So your cells receive that message and put your body in fight or flight mode and the nervousness etc. kicks in. Your mind leads, body follows. But with depression and other mental illnesses, your body may force an emotion first, that causes a feeling which your mind has no choice but to hear.
In society, some people believe it to be "weak" to be open, vulnerable and talk about your emotions. This is the furthest thing from weak. It takes immense strength to be open, vulnerable and voice your internal feelings.
Talk to someone, even if its the voice memo in your phone to feel like you're being received. It works lol I know from experience :)
I will always be open as a resource to anyone who feels like they are not supported. You can message me on Instagram at lilly_kinney
All the love to you, I hope you find your peace.
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