Sorting Out The Ol’ Brain — Seeking Gratitude
So a good way of circumventing the negative from depression is by focusing on the little things that you are grateful for or appreciate. So here goes my current list.
Part of the reason I’m always hurting for money is because I’m a snob. I don’t settle for less in the stuff that I get and my lifestyle choices. It’s shallow but I wouldn’t change it.
I live in a nice place with nice views and more space than I can use. I struggled my way out of a small room in a shared place and it still feels wonderful having the door for my privacy being a front door instead of a bedroom one.
I have a kitty that I was kinda apprehensive about getting but my biggest complaint about him is ‘sometimes he’s too affectionate and won’t leave me alone’.
I have a bf that understands I’m a grumpy cunt and appreciates my needs during my depressive spells.
I have great friends that HOLIDAY AT MY PLACE. Like being a destination for people I care about is fucking aces and they continually bring light into my home when they come visit (Pip & Matt yr fucking top tier)
I don’t have to compromise with my online presence despite running a company online. I’m free to be an expressive, grumpy, over-analytical, outspoken, occasionally flamboyant shirt-lifter alongside being considered somewhat professional and knowledgeable in my field. That’s pretty fucking cool.
My landlords are super lovely! My old landlord used to fill me with dread every time he called. I rarely have to talk to the current ones but they’re super nice every time I do.
When I throw up a stream, more often than not a bunch of lovely folks drop by and bullshit with me. I do not try hard enough or go live often enough but you still hang. You have no idea how much I appreciate you turning up anyway.
You, whoever you are, reading through this. I really appreciate and am grateful for that. What’d make me even more grateful is you sharing something you are truly grateful for that’s happened recently as a reply to this tweet.
