Non-Stop

When you need to sleep, the harder you try the less likely you are to succeed. Sometimes life is like that, too. Being obsessed by the rush, hustle, and drama of life leads to agitated mental states which rob you of the clarity you need that allows you to see the bigger picture. The key is to recognize your various mental states and then let go of them. Note them, but don’t try to control them.

One of the lies depression tell us is that our exsistance hurts others. 99% of the time this is complete and utter bullshit. I supposed it could be true if you were an alcoholic that constantly borrowed and wrecked your friends’ cars. Or if you were a cannibal with very little self control. Assuming you are a regular schmoe like the rest of us, the worst you probably guilty of is talking too much. This is not a crime.

You may also want to consider is how announcing that you are a burden is disrespectful of those around you. Don’t they get a say in the matter? Are you so sure of your uselessness that you are justified in invalidating the feelings of everyone else? I dare you to ask. (I did. The results were that could be 200% more useless and whiney and I would still be loved, but 207% was pushing it.)

I really recommend therapy. A professional to talk to helps. They are also good at pointing out the lies you tell yourself. Of course, you have to be willing to change. Going through the motions will not lead to self awareness.

Sometimes we don’t have much control over our lives. However, we DO have control over how we react to it.