Depression is a battle that can make everyday seem like a struggle. While these won’t fix everything, we hope these quotes can provide some inspiration to continue to push forward. If you need a little extra help and support managing depression, talk to us.
“Getting better from depression demands a lifelong commitment. I’ve made that commitment for my life’s sake and for the sake of those who love me.” — Susan Polis Schutz
“If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person.” — Fred Rogers
“Maybe you have to know the darkness before you can appreciate the light.” — Madeleine L’Engle
“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” — John Wooden
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” — Winston Churchill
“Smile, breathe and go slowly.” — Thich Nhat Hanh
“Don’t let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.”— Richard L. Evans
“Victory is always possible for the person who refuses to stop fighting.” — Napoleon Hill
“Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” — Nelson Mandela
Author: Rachel
Rachel is a licensed therapist and co-founder of Viva Wellness. She gets most of her inspiration for the blog while on the run, and if you ever need to find her, she’s probably in Central Park. If she’s not running, you’ll find her planning the next time she’s going to eat, exploring all things wellness in NYC, or raising her stress level by watching her sports teams.