How I Navigate Setbacks on the Path to Mental Health Recovery
Turning challenges into strength.
I am the underdog, and I want to prove that one can follow one’s dreams despite all the flaws and setbacks.
I’ve been recovering from depression for several years now. But sometimes, I still struggle. Recently, it has been one of those times.
I find my mind wandering to places that cause me anxiety — the hurting places. Instead of being 100% focused on what I’m doing, I wonder what the point is. I’m dwelling on past adverse events, and the things I enjoy feel blah.
I know that when I start to ponder the meaning of life and come up short, it’s a sign depression is catching up to me. Unlike in the past, I’m ready for it now. I’ve fought it off before, and I can do it again. I know what I have to do to keep myself as safe as possible.
This, too, shall pass.
The biggest lessons I learned were probably the times where I had the biggest setbacks and the biggest challenges — when I had the biggest jumps forward and lessons learned.
I don’t panic because even my worst depression passed. By not panicking, I keep everything realistic. I’ve been here…
