The light at the end of the tunnel.
Sometimes, I read a quote or story and it sticks with me for days after.
Do you ever do that? Read a really true quote pertinent to what you're currently going through and carry the quote with you?
I saw this on Twitter a few days ago:
I've talked how rough this month has been. How depression creeped in. Over and over, I've talked about just feeling blah. How I've been sleeping too much and been feeling uninspiried.
I know it's time to call for medical guidance to treat depression, but I also know, this is more than depression. I went through something totally life changing. I realized within hours of Cora's death, I wanted this tragedy to make better, that the only way I was going to get through is if I became more compassionate to others.
This tweet reminded me that sometimes the best way to get over anxiety and depression is to stop with the inward thinking, to think about others. Anxiety doesn't feel quite as bad if by doing something I fear, I help others.
What a great tool in the fight against the dark thoughts and long nights. Certainly, I'll need more help than just doing good for others, but it's pretty effective.
This reasoning also helps with some social anxiety I've been having since Cora died. Hard to feel too much anxiety in social situations when you're listening closely and really showing compassion to others around you.
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It's my favorite day of the month, speaking of thinking about others. It's the 30th, which means it's Wear Pink for Cora! A day to do a good deed, and of course, to wear pink.
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I've been so out of it this month, I've been horrible with returning emails and messages. If I haven't gotten back to you, please resend your note.
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Cora would have been nine months old today. Hug your baby tight.
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