@honeybee My heart goes out to you and anyone struggling with depression. I struggled with it for years. But I don't anymore. Here are things I did to eliminate it: forgave myself and others for all of the "wrongs" committed in my life (realized that everyone is doing the best that they can under the circumstances); stopped having expectations and being attached to certain outcomes; did everything in my power to shift my thoughts from negative to positive and better yet, learned to quiet the mind chatter altogether; got out in nature and exercised every single day; became a vegetarian and ate healthier; stopped drinking alcohol. It took years of inner work and determination, but I am now one of the most positive people around. I, too, use my writing as a healing tool. Always have and always will. Been writing nearly every day for years. You too can totally be free from depression.
graciously received. I over think a lot of things, leading to feelings of being trapped in a labyrinth of the mind. as I try to answer questions, more will surface. there's nothing inherently disdain with my life, in-fact it's quite good. i lead a healthy lifestyle, have no financial deterrents, have supportive friends and family and even very rewarding hobbies. negative thoughts rarely consume my mind, if they do, they are like black holes and my fear is to enter and then never leave.
@honeybee Believe me, I understand overthinking. I used to have a very active mind and do nothing but think. But I stopped listening to it. I know thoughts can lie but feelings never do. So I just lovingly ignored it and went with my feelings. My mind is now, for the most part, blissfully quiet.