Continuation of six tips that helps me navigate depression:
3. Stay Connected: Reach out to friends and family, even when it feels difficult. Continue or start going to church and let someone know how you’re struggling. Isolation can deepen depression, while connection fosters healing.
4. Set Small Goals: Celebrating small victories, like doing the dishes or eating a meal, can provide a sense of accomplishment and hope.
5. Find Meaning: Engage in activities that honor your loved one’s memory. This could be volunteering for a cause your loved one supported or creating a scrapbook of your memories. My daughter and I planted flowers at my late husband’s grave one summer, and it was not only a way to honor him, but it also helped her find a measure of comfort by doing something for Daddy.6. Choosing Gratitude: In the midst of depression, it can be hard to be thankful, but choosing gratitude for what you have, instead of feeling despair about what you lost can completely change your perspective. It doesn’t mean your depression will lift immediately or that your grief will suddenly be over, but you will find your perspective changes, and hope will start to grow.
Depression in grief is a testament to our profound capacity to love. By embracing it, understanding its role, and finding healthy ways to move through it, we can slowly begin to find light in our darkest moments. “Cast all your cares (anxiety, depression, grief) on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7. Though the journey is difficult, making our way through depression can lead us toward hope and healing.
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