- You are a normal human who experiences emotions like others. They may be a little bit more extreme. So what.
- Don’t let someone downplay what you are feeling. Ever.
- What you are going through is VERY, VERY real. You must tend to it and monitor it.
- You can break the chain…of depression. Of suicide. Of cutting. Of drinking. It may be a very real fight. I know my friend, I live with it every day. But you are capable of ending it in your generation.
- You can feel better with counseling and medicine.
- And exercise.
- And the Lord.
- Journaling or blogging will also help you in your coping and recovery.
- You are a brave and courageous person for living through your Specter. How many people begin and continue their day when they find it as hard as you do? You’re a survivor. Yes, indeed, a hero you beautiful soul.
- Surround yourself with those who care for your well being. Cultivate positive relationships. Make necessary endings with toxic relationships. Start pruning today!
May you find peace in the valley which you are currently traveling.
-Chris
surviving the specter 
Foghorn The IKonoclast
04/04/2015 at 04:04
I love to feel without the pain of hurt emotions.
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Surviving the Specter
04/04/2015 at 08:35
Thank you, Foghorn. I am thankful this found some meaning in your life.
-Chris
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annarosemeeds
04/04/2015 at 00:40
I love this so much! Thank you!
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Surviving the Specter
04/04/2015 at 08:34
You are so very welcome, anna’! I am so glad it found meaning in your life 🙂
-Chris
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annarosemeeds
04/04/2015 at 00:39
Reblogged this on Rose with Thorns and commented:
Yes, yes, yes to everything on this list. It is such a wonderful collection of wisdom.
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cherished79
04/03/2015 at 17:55
Reblogged this on living in stigma.
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Surviving the Specter
04/03/2015 at 18:01
Thank you for the reblog, my friend. I am grateful.
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morgueticiaatoms
04/03/2015 at 14:55
I’ve always loathed the societal view that mental illness somehow equals weakness. It’s true. We struggle harder than anyone just to get through each day. If that isn’t the definition of strength, I don’t know what is.
Thanks for putting things into perspective.
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Surviving the Specter
04/03/2015 at 14:58
You are so welcome! I try as best I can to replace “illness” with “condition” and “health”. Thank you for YOUR encouragement, my friend!
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