Positive affirmations for depression

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April 3, 2023

Positive affirmations for depression

  1. I am are worthy.
  2. My depression does not define me.
  3. I am allowed to take it one day at a time.
  4. I am not my thoughts.
  5. I will get through this time of my life.
  6. I deserve to be happy.
  7. I can’t control everything, but I can control how I will react to situations.
  8. It is okay to ask for help.
  9. I am still healing, and that is okay.
  10. I am allowed to celebrate tiny wins.
  11. I am not a burden.
  12. It does get better.
  13. Healing takes time.
  14. I am not alone, no matter how much it may seem.
  15. A day will come when life won’t be this hard. Fight for that day because you deserve it.
  16. It does get better. Just keep moving forward one day at a time.
  17. I am enough.
  18. I am confident.
  19. Today is a new day.
  20. I matter, even if it wasn’t a productive day.
  21. I am not responsible for causing my depression.
  22. I am allowed to rest. 
  23. I am allowed to do whatever I need to do to feel better.
  24. I are free to choose a healthier support system.
  25. Now is not the time to give up on yourself.
  26. I will do the best that I can today.
  27. I will anchor myself to the present moment as often as possible.
  28. I am allowed to ask for support.
  29. I can do this.
  30. I accept all of my emotions.
  31. Emotions are not good or bad; they are messengers.
  32. It is okay to be scared.
  33. There is nothing wrong with me.
  34. I am the designer of my future.
  35. I love myself.
  36. I am grateful for the support of my loved ones.
  37. I can change the narrative of my story.
  38. I am allowed to change my mind.
  39. I deserve to feel good.
  40. It is okay to go at a pace that feels good for me.
  41. Today is a new day.
  42. I deserve to take up space in this world.
  43. Getting better is not a competition.
  44. It’s okay if every day isn’t the same regarding progress.
  45. It is okay to slow down.
  46. There is always hope.
  47. Recovery is a lifelong journey.
  48. My family might not understand my depression, and that is okay. I have people in my life that I can rely on for support and understanding.
  49. My emotions are not invalid just because my family might not understand them.
  50. I treat myself with the compassion I deserve.
  51. I have a lot to offer to this world.
  52. My story is not over.
  53. Some days, I may need to stay in bed. I am allowed to honor my needs.
  54. I am allowed to make mistakes.
  55. I am letting go of everything that does not serve me.
  56. I am worthy of respect.
  57. My opinions matter.
  58. I am proud of myself for coming this far.
  59. Life is beautiful and worth living.
  60. Depression is not just in my head. It is a mental illness, and I am worthy of overcoming it.
  61. Living with depression does not mean something is wrong with me. I am a human living through human experiences.
  62. I am not selfish in prioritizing my recovery.
  63. Crying does not make me weak.
  64. I am capable of enjoying the present moment.
  65. A bad day does not equate to a bad life.
  66. Like everything in life, this phase of my life is also temporary.
  67. I am free to make my own choices.
  68. I am worthy of good things happening to me.
  69. It is okay to make mistakes. That is how I grow.
  70. My superpower is that no one is like me.
  71. I will get through this.
  72. My voice matters.
  73. My happiness is not dependent on anyone but me.
  74. I choose to focus on things I can control.
  75. Small steps toward recovery are still steps.
  76. I am not trapped.
  77. I am important.
  78. I am hopeful.
  79. I trust myself to get better.
  80. I am not my thoughts.
  81. I got this.
  82. I am safe.
  83. I believe in myself and my abilities to get better.
  84. I am a lifelong learner, making room for myself to grow.
  85. I can overcome depression.
  86. My body is calm and relaxed.
  87. I am going through getting through today.
  88. At this moment, I am okay.
  89. Every problem has a solution.
  90. I feel deeply.
  91. It is okay to have some bad days.
  92. I am my biggest cheerleader.
  93. My life is worth living.
  94. I trust my recovery journey.
  95. It is okay to choose a simpler path.
  96. I am the driver of my life.
  97. I laugh openly and loudly. I cry just as hard.
  98. I do not need to prove anything to anyone.
  99. I can remove things from my life that no longer serve me.
  100. I welcome new opportunities and people in my life.
  101. I am going to be so proud of myself for not giving up.
  102. I am allowed to talk about it.
  103. This, too, shall pass.

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