I'm Still Human: Understanding Depression With Kindness (Expanded Edition - 2021)

OMG – It’s Never Easy
The journey of recovering from depression is challenging. In
the process of healing, I underwent many episodes of depression
relapse. I was tired and frustrated as I battled with the illness. At
times, I doubt whether I’m on the right path to improving my
mental health. However, I’m glad I learned wiser ways in handling
mood swings with each relapse. The American professor and
creator of the Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Dr. Jon
Kabat-Zinn, said, “You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to
surf.” Our mission in recovery is learning to surf the waves of
emotional storms and stay afloat to live meaningfully. If we manage
our triggers, thoughts, and feelings properly, we can ride the waves
with ease and be happy.
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