Depressed And need someone to tell me how awesome I am

I’ve felt the same a lot lately. There’s got to be a lot of awesome things about you. Everyone keeps saying that we’re all in this together and just be grateful. But sometimes it just sounds like the brush off or some kinda lecture. I don’t know what’s at the bottom of what’s making us miserable - maybe it’s circumstances that are incompatible with our personalities or bad memories or anxiety that mounts and has nowhere to go. I’d say you’re not alone...but that’s another line that people give us over and over. The truth is no one knows what’s it’s like to be anyone else or how difficult it is. It can be lonely. And sometimes the people in our lives are at a loss for how to help us. What would you say to someone suffering depression and low self esteem? Probably a lot of good things, probably things that you so badly need to hear. You’re your best encourager...but then that just seems unfair or uncomfortable...and I know I feel back to the square one of loneliness that I shouldn’t be feeling because we’re all in it together. And I feel bad about myself. And I need the encouragement but can’t ask for it. You don’t want to manipulate anyone- that’s a sign your hearts in the right place. Hey, your feelings are valid. Now more than ever we need someone telling us we have value. Death and ruin has become such a real feeling threat. We want to know that we mean something to this world. You need to be told you’re awesome because being awesome is important to you. You aspire to be a good person, a person of value. I’m here to tell you, you are a person of great value, undoubtedly. And you’re strong enough. Remember who you were before this horrible time in your life. Remember that most good things you’ve done in your life haven’t been as acknowledged as they’ve been silently treasured. You don’t know how a smile or a hello or even just showing up has helped another person so much. These seemingly forgettable things are awesome. You have been struggling through many weeks of discomfort. You’ve been keeping on. That’s awesome. You’re trying to get to a better place mentally by seeking encouragement. That’s awesome.

/r/encouragement Thread