Okay so I know I talk a lot about managing depression and hypomanic states.
But it’s not as simple as that. And I think it’s my fault that some people get it wrong.
For a start, you can’t “manage” depression.
It’s not a god-damn stock portfolio.
It’s not like I’m investing heavily in “sadness” or “nihilistic statements” instead of “rainbows” and “smiling”.
Instead, I’m talking about the act of managing responses.
Taking time to deliberately examine the drivers behind actions you take. See if they factually help the situation. Getting mindful. Looking at emotions as inputs that inform responses, and not states that demand action.
That’s what “management” means here.
Also if anyone know how to invest in rainbows I’m listening.
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