Oooh I was looking through one of my journals from last year and it seemed like a lifetime ago being so bogged down by depression and suicidal thoughts. I felt a mix of grief and gratitude because I'm 8 months free of a depressive episode and don't remember the last time I didn't want to be here!
Congrats on being 8 months free from a depressive episode! That's no small feat.
And yeah, in rereading, I'm feeling a mix of sadness and pride. Like even in my sad times, I survived and here I am now, able to look back and know whatever I was feeling wasn't going to last always. I'm trying to give myself the same encouragement in the present. 💜
Oh I'm glad you're gonna revisit some of your old journals. I've been very surprised by some of the stuff I've written. I was expecting way more sadness but there was some hope there too! Happy writing! If you feel up to sharing what you read/write, I'd love to know! ❤️
Oooh I was looking through one of my journals from last year and it seemed like a lifetime ago being so bogged down by depression and suicidal thoughts. I felt a mix of grief and gratitude because I'm 8 months free of a depressive episode and don't remember the last time I didn't want to be here!
Congrats on being 8 months free from a depressive episode! That's no small feat.
And yeah, in rereading, I'm feeling a mix of sadness and pride. Like even in my sad times, I survived and here I am now, able to look back and know whatever I was feeling wasn't going to last always. I'm trying to give myself the same encouragement in the present. 💜
Interesting questions to bring to old journals. I like this “assignment.” It’s encouraged me to revisit my past writing.
Oh I'm glad you're gonna revisit some of your old journals. I've been very surprised by some of the stuff I've written. I was expecting way more sadness but there was some hope there too! Happy writing! If you feel up to sharing what you read/write, I'd love to know! ❤️