I noticed that I tend to think something along the lines of
Everything will be okay. And even if it’s not, that’s okay too. You’ll get though this my love
The love bit was something I’ve been trying intentionally to instill. I’ve heard that positive self-talk can improve well being.
What do you think or say to yourself during those harder times?
I guess I’m just practical-minded. “Shit happens. It’s not going to get better by doing nothing.”
My dad says when you feel depressed the worst thing to do is lie down.