Hurting

[blueskys_lemondrops 260]

I'm depressed today, aching and doubtful. I dont know when it will get better. I really could use some small words of encouragement. Bless.

[Oscar K 1,554]

We are here for you with as much encouragement we can offer.

My approach to depression involves invoking counteracting metaphors.

Metaphors are tricks we play on ourselves by declaring one thing is something else when obviously it isn't.

One  trick I find helpful is to metaphorically "anchor" myself outside my depression "cave".

I try to remember that I am never helpless confronting Old Man Depression.

Hope this helps even a little.

Oscar

[blueskys_lemondrops 260]

On 9/27/2020 at 4:48 PM, Oscar K said:

We are here for you with as much encouragement we can offer.

My approach to depression involves invoking counteracting metaphors.

Metaphors are tricks we play on ourselves by declaring one thing is something else when obviously it isn't.

One  trick I find helpful is to metaphorically "anchor" myself outside my depression "cave".

I try to remember that I am never helpless confronting Old Man Depression.

Hope this helps even a little.

Oscar

Thank you Oscar, believe it or not your response means the world. 

[Oscar K 1,554]

Happy to help.

Always willing to discuss the power of clever metaphors.

Oscar

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