For Those of You Battling depression, sadness, or any negative Emotion..

It's easy to fall into a dark space and sometimes hard to get back out of one.  Sometimes even through all that hurt and pain you just have to GET UP, STAND and FIGHT.  It is time to take a stand against what is bringing you down and take back your life and... your smile.  You can either stay there right where you are and remain to be a "victim" (if that's how you see it) or do whatever you have to in order to get out of it.  Whether  that means forcing a SMILE, forcing yourself to FIND SOMETHING FUNNY, and making yourself get OUT of that house and/or environment.  Nothing at all better can come from you just sitting alone replaying your thoughts.  So, even if that means swallowing your pride, giving your ego a rest, and talking to somebody, ANYBODY, please do it.  Whether you think it's true or not someone is somewhere willing to listen.  You've just got to be willing to let them.  YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

In the meantime here are some suggestions for a possible pick me up:

• Read the Bible (if religion/spirituality is your thing) - You'd be amazed how having a belief in that nature can lift your mood.
• Write in a journal (or spiral or piece of paper) - For example, when you wake up/go to bed write the little things you are thankful for or makes you crack a smile even a little bit.  This can be a way to help you focus more on the positive side of things.  Or even, write down little steps you can take to help make things a little better.  One step at a time, even if they're baby steps, there's progress.
• Scribble that fury out! - Drawing and other forms of art can be a way for you to express your emotions when you feel there isn't any other outlet that you're comfortable with just yet.
• Make a playlist of some "Pick Me Up" Theme music - An idea given to me by two very wise women and believe me, it helps!
• Find something such as a punching bag for sale in the classifieds or playing a pickup game of basketball - Sometimes we just need a way to (in a safe way) let go of all that negative energy

Phillipians 4

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