Depression has become something of a habit for me. Every day I would wake up knowing somewhere during the day I will be showered with feelings of sadness and depression. To some degree, I learned to live with it .
I cannot tell you how many people have told me that I should just try to think positive and things will get better. The amount of times I resented them for saying that to me.
If I only knew
Trying to convince your brain to think positive is never an easy task to do. I am sure everyone is aware of this. There were times that I would try to stay positive, but being an over thinker meant that even the tiniest amount of negativity would set me back right where I was before.
I never seemed to make any progress and hence I started accepting my fate and realized that I am going to just have to cope with this depression, drinking my Happy Pills every morning and almost never having the energy to do anything.
I somehow (re)stumbled upon Steemit and thought it well to start writing again and I cannot tell you how much of a blessing it has been to me ever since.In just four days, Steemit and the people on this wonderful platform accomplished to change my mindset.
YOU (the people of Steemit) managed to make me believe that there is something to look forward to in life. Reading your posts and seeing the amazing photos and ideas the community has and the excitement and enthusiasm in which people write posts.
Scrolling through the comments section and seeing how there is no negativity only praises and sharing of ideas… Watching people help newcomers and welcome them on the platform.
Steemit feels like home. A virtual home filled with amazing people.
It has only been four days. Four days without depression. Four days of waking up with energy to go out and accomplish something. It might only be four days, but I know, it is the start of something beautiful too come.
Stay tuned. Tomorrow I will begin with my new mini series on history.
