80 Positive Affirmations For Depression

Depression can be one of the hardest conditions to deal with, and it rarely receives the attention it deserves.

While it can be difficult to ask for help, you can take a small step toward healing by using these affirmations for depression, until you feel able to turn to others.

Modern medication is a phenomenal thing that we are all so lucky to have access to.

However, as well as researching and taking the appropriate pharmaceuticals, you can also help yourself to overcome your depression by rewiring your mindset.

This is easier said than done but just like any other practice, becomes a little bit more manageable every day.

So whether you need affirmations for anxiety or depression, you’ll find 80 mantras here that will encourage you to begin on your transformational journey toward a happier future.

How To Use Affirmations For Depression

Depending on the depths of your despair, you may find it difficult to use these depression affirmations at first.

After all, if you’re feeling nothing but misery and a lack of self-worth, it can feel alien to affirm only good thoughts and feelings.

However, stick with it because as you continue with these mantras for depression, you’ll find yourself starting to believe these positive thoughts about yourself.

Select several of these affirmations that you find the most powerful and fitting to your personal situation and memorize them. The best time of day to use them is when you first wake up in the morning.

Keep your eyes closed and spend several minutes reciting your phrases over and over to start the day on a positive note. This can interrupt your usual thoughts and the hold that depression has over you and help you to begin the day with a more optimistic outlook.

Affirmations are not just for the mornings though. They can be used at any time of day to help keep you in the right frame of mind.

Use these whenever you feel your thoughts and feelings spiraling toward your depressive tendencies. Choose a quiet place and practice deep breathing until you are fully present in the moment.

Once you have calmed down, once again, repeat these mantras until you feel ready to head back into the real world.

Affirmations are a great tool to use when you’re suffering from depression. However, it’s also important to ensure you’re getting the appropriate help you need.

If you had broken a limb, you wouldn’t hesitate in calling a doctor, and so you should approach your mental health in the same way too.

Mental health often has a large stigma attached to it, which is thankfully waning over time, however, because of this, many people find it difficult to seek help, thinking they should be able to face it alone.

The fact is though that sharing your most vulnerable thoughts and feelings with your loved ones can help to release a huge burden you’ve been carrying with your depression, making it easier for you to make it through this dark patch of your life and out the other side.

Daily Affirmations For Depression

1. I am a work in process and I welcome every positive change.
2. I am not defined by my depression.
3. I have value, exactly as I am.
4. I am loved and appreciated, regardless of what my mind tells me.
5. My inner dialogue is not true.
6. I am loved and appreciated all the time.
7. I deserve to be happy and full of joy.
8. I love myself in every form.
9. Everything is working out perfectly for me.
10. Each day, I am able to control my depression a little more.
11. Healing takes time.
12. My mind is releasing more depressive thoughts each and every day.
13. Nothing is permanent in life, including my depression.
14. I am blessed to experience the beautiful day in front of me.
15. I am proud of my journey so far and can’t wait to see how far I can go.
16. I am resilient and determined.
17. Depression is just a small part of me.
18. The only person I compare myself to is the past version of me.
19. The best is yet to come.
20. I show myself kindness and grace, even when I feel unlovable.
21. I am doing the best I can.
22. I can create my own future.
23. I deserve to take up space in the world.
24. I am so strong and I can overcome this depression.
25. It is okay to simply survive today.
26. I seek out ways to feel better.
27. I spend time with people who make me feel joyful.
28. I participate in hobbies that make me feel alive.
29. I reach out for support when I need to.
30. My loved ones are always happy to help me in any way they can.
31. The Universe is constantly conspiring for my greater good.
32. Happiness is my natural state.
33. It is easy for me to see my own magic.
34. Positive and wonderful people are constantly drawn to me.
35. I attract positive friendships all the time.
36. I focus on finding peace in this present moment.
37. I celebrate each of my small wins with pride.
38. Life is getting easier day by day.
39. It does not matter how long my journey takes, as long as I am constantly moving forward.
40. I feel hopeful for the future.
41. I am learning to love myself more and more each day.
42. When my thoughts are spiraling, I return to the present moment.
43. When I feel depression creeping in, I focus on my breath.
44. All of my emotions are valid.
45. I deserve to live a life that feels good.
46. I honor my body and mind and am always attuned to what they need.
47. I deserve to be respected.
48. Life is a beautiful journey that I feel blessed to experience.
49. I am needed in this world.
50. I take tiny steps toward recovery every day.
51. The Universe is taking care of me.
52. I am radiating positive, healthy, and joyful energy that the Universe is responding to.
53. This too shall pass.
54. I am valuable, even when I am unproductive.
55. My loved ones support me with my depression even if they do not completely understand it.
56. Being vulnerable is a superpower.
57. I am a warrior.
58. Depression is strong, but I am stronger.
59. I give myself the same compassion that I would to a friend in my position.
60. I am greater than my mind tells me I am.
61. Each day, I am growing and I am glowing.
62. I am patient with myself as I heal.
63. My negative thoughts are not a true reflection of reality.
64. My loved ones are there for me, even when I feel completely alone.
65. I lean on those around me when I feel helpless.
66. My loved ones are lucky to have me.
67. I am brilliant company.
68. I am not to blame for my depression.
69. Regardless of how I felt about today, tomorrow is a fresh start.
70. Many other people around the world are also experiencing depression right now.
71. I am the main character of my story.
72. I look for small ways to make myself feel good.
73. I am capable of healing from depression.
74. I have made it through 100% of the bad days in my life so far.
75. I show myself love at every possible opportunity.
76. Today, I focus on the simple pleasures of life.
77. I am feeling a little freer from the ties of depression every day.
78. I can overcome these thoughts and have a great day.
79. I am patient with myself when I am experiencing depression.
80. I forgive myself for experiencing the pain and shame that comes with depression.

Final Thoughts On Affirmations For Depression

These affirmations for depression can be a powerful tool and will help you to remember your worth, even when your mind is playing tricks on you.

Regardless of how you feel about yourself, you should know that you are surrounded by people who love and cherish you.

These people only want the best for you and would love to support you in the best way that they can on your journey.

So, open up if you feel able, and just know that I’m over here rooting for you too.

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