162 | Managing Mental Illness: 10 Keys to Coping When Everything feels Stressful and Overwhelming

Send us Fan MailStruggling with sadness and low self esteem? Do you feel alone and overwhelmed?  Are you tired of your mental illness? Are you stressed out? Is your faith waning? Has anxiety turned your life upside and has caused loneliness? Are you worried and fear you will not fulfill your purpose? You are not your mental illness and recognizing you may need help takes courage. I applaud you for taking the first step to help reduce feelings of overwhelm, pain and anxiety.Depression feels like sinking in quicksand, pulling you down into darkness where nothing seems to matter and no one understands. We explore what it feels like to be depressed so we can better understand and support those experiencing it.• Mental Illness manifests uniquely for each person but often includes emptiness, sadness, hopelessness, and feeling lost• Staying busy is crucial for managing anxiety and stress, even when motivation is lacking• Journaling helps identify barriers and triggers that contribute to depressive episodes• Medication compliance is essential – the stigma around taking antidepressants needs to end• Developing a mindset that you won't give up is critical to overcoming depressive episodes• What you believe about your depression directly affects your outcomes• Finding an accountability partner who understands your struggle is vital for recovery• You can reduce the frequency and intensity of depressive episodes with consistent workDownload the Moodily app to track your moods daily and identify patterns in your mental health. Visit winoverdepressionorg to purchase our journal and join our Patreon community for Zoom events, direct communication, and additional support resources.Support the showGET COURSE NOWhttps://www.pensight.com/x/14DaystoManageDepression