Despair

Imagine what it would be like to have in your life expectancy? Or do you feel like that? Hope is a feeling of hope and desire for certain things to happen. To expect to feel inspired or optimistic about the future. What if you feel that things in your life will never improve or feel that there is no solution to the problem?

Despair is often felt by people who suffer from depression and should be taken very seriously because it is a warning sign of suicide. Before I go any further, if you know of anyone feel like this or if you feel this way, there is help. Call 1-800-suicide.

Despair can also be a little less serious. If you think things like: I'll never find love again, I'll never be happy, no point in trying to or I would never be able to do that, then there are several things you can do to overcome those thoughts and feelings ,

1. Challenge your negative thoughts. In other words, change your thinking. Do you remember a time when you have a broken heart and never think you will get over it? Well, you did. Always remind yourself that things change and you have overcome challenges and feelings of despair before.

2. Reach out for support. There is no shame in feeling like you've come to the end of the rope you in whatever you are trying to achieve. It can be difficult to reach people to let them know how you feel, but you are human and we all felt that way at one time or another in our lives. People will want to help support and encourage you.

3. Be good to yourself. Instead of putting negative thoughts in your head about how you feel, turn them into positive thoughts. I remember the day I heard that we are our own worst critics. We speak badly of ourselves, about ourselves, more than anyone else. You are just as worthy as anyone else out there. Never forget that.

If you feel desperate at the moment, I suggest making changes. Doing something different. If you do not exercise, then go to practice. If you have never gone to see the movie yourself, then go and see the movie you'll enjoy (no sad movie!). If you want to try a new craft, go to the craft store. Know that you have the strength to push yourself through. No one can do it for you. However, if you have a mental illness is real, then you need to get some kind of help and there is nothing wrong with it at all. If not, do not wait for life to happen, you make it happen!

As a reminder, I am not a medical professional. I am someone who deals with mental illness myself and know from previous experience what has helped me and I share it with you to hopefully shed some hints but never rely on my word.