September 16, 2025 • 20 mins
Have you ever felt like you're drowning in quicksand, unable to take another step forward? That overwhelming sense of despair—beyond mere sadness—is what we tackle head-on in this powerful episode.
The journey through depression's darkest valleys requires us to become change agents in our own lives. When everything feels impossible, remember this transformative truth: the darkest hour only has 60 minutes. Time continues to pass, bringing with it the potential for change, but that change rarely happens without our participation. Even the smallest actions—taking a shower, walking to the mailbox, or warming up leftovers—create momentum toward recovery when depression has you pinned down.
We explore why incremental steps matter so profoundly during mental health struggles. The sedentary lifestyle that often accompanies depression creates a vicious cycle: physical inactivity leads to muscle aches, lack of nutrition depletes energy, and isolation deepens despair. Breaking this cycle requires conscious effort, especially when it feels impossible. Sometimes depression wins the day, and that's okay—retreating temporarily to gather strength for tomorrow is part of the journey. What matters most is that we don't permanently surrender to despair.
Our greatest struggles often become our most powerful testimonies. Though it may not feel possible in the moment, the challenges we overcome strengthen our resilience and equip us to help others facing similar battles. When overwhelmed by negative thoughts, we must intentionally redirect our focus—perhaps by turning on music, engaging in a different activity, or deliberately choosing positive thoughts.
Ready to transform your mental wellness journey? Join my 14 Days to Mental Health Wellness course on TikTok under Tamara Trotter. Packed with positive affirmations, a daily mood tracker, and guidance videos, it's your roadmap to reclaiming joy and resilience. Remember: your life is valuable, and staying in the game, even when it feels impossible, reveals just how strong you truly are.
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Speaker 1 (00:10):
Hello and welcome.
To Win Over Depression, yourbeacon of hope in the realm of
mental health.
I am your host, tamara Trotter.
I am your companion on thejourney to reclaiming joy and
resilience, and this podcastwill unravel the vital
importance of managing yourwell-being amidst life's
(00:33):
challenges.
From practical strategies touplifting stories and expert
advice, each episode is aroadmap to cultivating mental
wellness and overcoming the gripof depression.
Whether you are seeking solacefor yourself or supporting a
friend, here you will find thetools and inspiration to
(00:55):
navigate the complexities ofemotional health.
Join me as we embark on atransformative quest to
prioritize self-care, resilienceand the triumph of the human
spirit.
Let's together redefine thenarrative of depression and
embrace a life of purpose andfulfillment.
(01:17):
Hello and welcome.
Today, we'll be talking abouthow do we make it through the
depths of despair.
Many of us experience trauma inour lives and sometimes, when
we least expect it, we findourselves feeling as if we are
(01:40):
drowning in quicksand.
So what do we do when we feellike we can't take another step?
We cannot just move out of thearea in which we're sitting or
laying, and we just don't feellike it.
Well, I will submit to you thatthe darkest hour only has 60
(02:00):
minutes.
So think about this.
As time passes, things canchange.
Is it possible for things tochange with us not being
proactive?
Not likely.
So if we want things to change,we have to become a change
agent.
If we know that we need to getup and get outside and get some
(02:24):
sunlight and we're not going tobe able to get to a better place
until we do that, then we mustbe committed to making that
happen, no matter how hard itmay seem.
Because when we're in despair,it's more than just sadness.
It's more than just sadness.
(02:44):
It is a feeling of hopelessnesswhere you may feel like there's
no way forward and no light atthe end of the tunnel, whether
it's because of your mentalhealth struggle, the grief that
you feel, or trauma, or thatlife in and of itself is just
too overwhelming.
I will be the first to tell youthat it's not easy.
(03:05):
It's challenging, it gets oldand it's very difficult to pull
yourself out.
That's why it's so important tonot allow yourself to suffer in
silence and to not reach out toyour accountability coach
during this time.
Not reach out to youraccountability coach during this
(03:29):
time, because time is of theessence the longer that you stay
in a dark place, the harder itbecomes to pull yourself out.
When we are feeling that life ispassing us by and we are moving
in the direction of feelinglike despair is just around the
corner, that is the time that wemust act.
(03:51):
We have to somehow findstrength and be able to move in
a direction that is going to getus to that better place.
When we are sedentary and wedon't move around and we lay
around all day, our muscles aregoing to ache.
(04:13):
Our body will start to ache.
If we're not eating, we're notgoing to have any energy, and
that is going to continue toperpetuate our condition.
We have to somehow shift ourfocus.
Incremental steps really matter,whether we just get up and walk
(04:36):
around the house, if we take ashower, if we walk outside, walk
to the mailbox.
As long as we are getting ourbody to move, we are able to
pull ourselves out.
We may not feel like makinganything to eat.
Perhaps you can warm somethingup that's already been cooked
(04:57):
and is in the refrigerator, oryou can order something to eat,
but when we don't have energyand we're not eating, we are not
helping ourselves.
There's always a way throughthe dark, even if it's just one
small step at a time.
And if you're struggling, justknow that you are not alone and
(05:21):
that there is help and there ishope.
I know that sometimes you feelas though you've heard all of
this before, so why should Ibelieve it now?
Well, the truth is, it's up toyou to take the steps, because
in order for us to really dealpositively with our mental
(05:41):
health, we must hold ourselvesaccountable.
We have to remember that whenwe feel stuck and overwhelmed
and feel as if we're unable togo on, usually there is a
trigger or something that hashappened to get us to that point
.
So if you're able to pinpointwhat was going on when you
(06:04):
started to feel down, thenperhaps you can turn it around.
You definitely want to speakwith your accountability coach
so that you can talk it throughand figure out what the next
best step should be.
Remember that sometimes seekingprofessional help, getting
therapy, talking to apsychiatrist, is necessary.
(06:27):
So many of us have to recognizewhen we cannot go this journey
alone, because even though wemay feel resilient, sometimes
our resilience becomes weak.
And we must recognize when itis time for us to reach out and
(06:50):
to seek help, because when welose hope, and I've talked about
this many times.
Hope is what sustains us, hopeis what gives us the ability to
see the light at the end of thetunnel, and if we lose hope,
then our symptoms of depressiontake a dramatic crash downward.
(07:13):
So what can we do when we arefeeling this way?
You know, I've talked about thefact that sometimes depression
does win, and when we recognizethat depression is winning, then
it's OK for us to retreat, tolay down and to try again the
next day.
Sometimes, when we feel as if weare drowning in our own mind,
(07:38):
it's like a fleeting sadnessthat is suffocating ourselves,
madness that is suffocatingourselves, and we just feel like
we can't breathe, we can'tthink clearly and we can't
imagine a way out, because allof us have been there and have
felt like this is going to bethe end of my story, this is
(08:00):
going to be the end of mysituation, but guess what?
You are still here and you arestill thriving.
So we have to stay in the gameof life, even when the cards
that we have been dealt are aredifficult.
We have to remember that all ofus sometimes feel as though
(08:21):
there's a personal cross that wehave to bear.
But we have to remember thatour biggest struggle and the
most difficult experiences thatwe have in our lives prepare us
to help other people.
They help us to realize howstrong we are and they
eventually become our testimony.
(08:44):
It may not feel like it rightnow because you're feeling so
bad, but once you get through it, you will be able to look back,
realize that you are stillstanding, because even in the
darkest moments, there is alwaysa spark of light.
It might feel distant, but itis there, and remember the
(09:09):
darkest hour is just before thedawn.
So if you're struggling rightnow, think about a time when
life looked better for you.
Is there anything that you cando to get back to that
circumstance?
Maybe you need to make up witha friend.
(09:30):
Maybe you need to go back to arelationship that ended on bad
terms but can be rekindled.
Think about what do you need todo differently in order to pull
yourself through all of thispain?
We all have those moments whenthe weight of the world feels
(09:54):
unbearable and quitting seemslike the easiest choice.
But I want to share why, evenwhen we feel like we can't go on
, we should keep going, one stepat a time, when we keep going
(10:14):
and we realize that the smallsteps that we are taking will
eventually add up.
The momentum that we will startto build will remind us about
how we have overcome thecircumstances of our past.
When it feels like everything isfalling apart, sometimes the
(10:38):
best thing you can do is to takethe next step.
It's not about having all theanswers.
It's just about moving forward,even if it's just a tiny
movement.
So even if you get up, you getout of bed, you take a shower,
you grab a bite to eat in yourkitchen, put your pajamas back
(11:02):
on and get back in the bed, thathas been a little bit of
movement in the right direction.
When we move backward, it'sharder for us then to focus on
moving forward.
So the key to moving forwardisn't about perfection.
It's about taking action.
(11:24):
Even if it's messy, progress isstill progress and remember,
it's okay to feel overwhelmed.
Life is hard, challenging.
Everyone is always goingthrough something.
It's just a matter of whateverthat something is for us or for
(11:48):
you.
How much trauma is it going tocause you?
How much pain is it going tocause you, and how much will you
need to figure out how to getout of the pain and get back to
some normalcy.
Feeling overwhelmed and wantingto quit, it doesn't make you
(12:09):
weak.
It makes you human.
But feeling that way doesn'tmean the journey is over.
It simply means that you need amoment to breathe.
Sometimes we want to quitbecause we think we're alone or
can't handle the burden ourproblems when people come to us
(12:32):
and want to talk to us abouttheir problems.
However, when we take on otherpeople's problems, it can
sometimes exacerbate our own,and that's why we have to be
very careful, especially ifwe're already feeling alone,
that we don't allow other peopleto further derail our emotions.
(12:55):
Sometimes the reason we feellike quitting is because we are
tired of carrying everythingourselves, and that's when we
must examine is there anyone whocan help lighten the load?
Sometimes we just take on toomuch because we expect too much
of ourselves.
(13:15):
We think that we need to beperfect and therefore we don't
delegate, and then, when ourplate gets overwhelming and full
, we feel like the world isclosing in on us.
That is why it's so importantto protect our peace, so that we
do not end up in a situationwhere we find ourselves in the
(13:41):
depths of despair.
So when you want to quit, thinkabout the reason that you're
here in the first place.
Who is it that you were meantto pour into?
What is it that brings yousatisfaction?
Into what is it that brings yousatisfaction?
(14:03):
Don't just give up on yourself.
Talk about how what you have tooffer the world can make a
difference.
When you are down and out,think about the positive things
that you bring to the world thatno one else does.
Sometimes we quit because wedon't see results right away.
But when we learn to celebratethe small victories, we can
(14:26):
never know what is right aroundthe corner.
So celebrate the smallvictories, knowing that your
breakthrough and the biggervictory that you're waiting on
is coming.
Don't give up.
Push through the tough times.
Oftentimes we feel like ourworld is closing in on us and
(14:49):
we're in the depths of despairbecause things are moving too
slow and we haven't gotten tothat place where we know we
deserve to be.
But it's during this time thatwe have to be mindful of how
sometimes, when the breakthroughis coming soon, we have a
(15:10):
setback.
So recognize where you are inthe process and don't give up.
Sometimes the struggle it makesus feel isolated, and when we
feel isolated and we're alonewith our thoughts.
Oftentimes, all of the thingsthat we're disappointed about
(15:33):
come to the surface.
That is negative thinking thatwe have to shut off.
We have to shut it off andthink about something positive.
Move away right then.
Turn on some music, dosomething different.
Refocus your mind so that youare not going to go down that
(15:54):
path to what can lead todestruction, because every
setback is an opportunity forgrowth.
Failure isn't the end.
It's a lesson.
If you keep going, you'll seethat failures will build the
resilience that you need tosucceed.
(16:22):
And I will be the first to tellyou that depression and
struggling with your mentalillness is a tough chore that I
would not wish on anyone.
But all I can say is we have tostill continue to live our
lives the best way that we knowhow, because we only get one
life to live and time is tickingaway.
So what can you do and whatwill you do to get yourself back
(16:43):
on track?
So, for your homework, I'd likefor you to write down three
immediate things that you can doin the next 15 minutes, the
next two hours and on tomorrowto help you get out of this
feeling of despair.
When we write something down,we are more likely to follow
(17:04):
through and to complete thataction item.
So write that down and make surethat you are taking the
necessary steps and what yousaid that you would do, be true
to your word, because strengthcomes from overcoming.
When we're able to bounce backfrom difficult moments.
(17:25):
Each time that we push through,we become stronger.
It helps to build our muscle.
You might not feel strong rightnow.
As a matter of fact, you mayfeel very weak because maybe you
haven't eaten, you haven't beensleeping and you really haven't
been taking care of yourself.
So that's what's happeningright now, but it doesn't have
(17:51):
to be what's going to happen ontomorrow.
Each time you push through atough moment, you build
resilience, and the moreresilient you become, the easier
it will be to keep going whenlife throws you curve balls.
So again, write down what stepsare you going to take in order
(18:13):
to move yourself out of thisepisode of depression?
That could become worse and youmay find yourself in the depth
of despair.
You can do this.
I am fully confident in yourability to make it through.
But do you believe if?
(18:33):
If you don't believe, let mebelieve for you right now.
But I do need you to take thesteps and be proactive.
You've got this.
Remember, stay in the game oflife.
Your life is valuable and worthliving.
I never want to end my podcastwithout thanking you so very
much for listening.
Remember, I have a course calledthe 14 Days to Mental Health
(18:57):
Wellness.
It is available on TikTok underTamara Trotter and the 14 Days
to Wellness.
This course is going to helpyou get your life back on track.
It's loaded with positiveaffirmations.
It's loaded with a daily moodtracker, as well as several
podcast episodes and videos fromme.
(19:18):
So if you want to invest inyour mental health the way that
you possibly invest in otherpeople, it's your turn this time
.
Invest in yourself so that youcan then share your testimony
about how you made it through,even though you felt like you
(19:38):
couldn't take another step andthere was no possible way that
you could make it through thenext day.
But guess what?
You found this podcast, andthat means that you care about
your mental health and you arebeing proactive.
Remember, you can find us onTwitter, instagram, pinterest,
(19:59):
at TT Mental Health Expert.
If you would like to help thispodcast, feel free to go to our
Patreon page, wwwpatreoncom.
Backslash Tamara Trotter.
That's T-A-M-E-R-A.
Last name Trotter T-R-O-T-T-E-R.
This is our second episode forthis Friday.
(20:20):
We gave you a bonus episodethis week.
We're so excited we're going todownload it in just a moment
and you will have two episodes.
So remember, you are the bestpart of Went Over Depression.
Share this podcast with someoneelse, because you may be the
very person who helps anotherperson pull themselves out of
(20:40):
the depths of despair.
Take care and I will see younext time.
Keep the faith.
Hello and welcome.
To Win Over Depression, yourbeacon of hope in the realm of
mental health.
I am your host, tamara Trotter.
I am your companion on thejourney to reclaiming joy and
resilience, and this podcastwill unravel the vital
importance of managing yourwell-being amidst life's
(00:33):
challenges.
From practical strategies touplifting stories and expert
advice, each episode is aroadmap to cultivating mental
wellness and overcoming the gripof depression.
Whether you are seeking solacefor yourself or supporting a
friend, here you will find thetools and inspiration to
(00:55):
navigate the complexities ofemotional health.
Join me as we embark on atransformative quest to
prioritize self-care, resilienceand the triumph of the human
spirit.
Let's together redefine thenarrative of depression and
embrace a life of purpose andfulfillment.
(01:17):
Hello and welcome.
Today, we'll be talking abouthow do we make it through the
depths of despair.
Many of us experience trauma inour lives and sometimes, when
we least expect it, we findourselves feeling as if we are
(01:40):
drowning in quicksand.
So what do we do when we feellike we can't take another step?
We cannot just move out of thearea in which we're sitting or
laying, and we just don't feellike it.
Well, I will submit to you thatthe darkest hour only has 60
(02:00):
minutes.
So think about this.
As time passes, things canchange.
Is it possible for things tochange with us not being
proactive?
Not likely.
So if we want things to change,we have to become a change
agent.
If we know that we need to getup and get outside and get some
(02:24):
sunlight and we're not going tobe able to get to a better place
until we do that, then we mustbe committed to making that
happen, no matter how hard itmay seem.
Because when we're in despair,it's more than just sadness.
It's more than just sadness.
(02:44):
It is a feeling of hopelessnesswhere you may feel like there's
no way forward and no light atthe end of the tunnel, whether
it's because of your mentalhealth struggle, the grief that
you feel, or trauma, or thatlife in and of itself is just
too overwhelming.
I will be the first to tell youthat it's not easy.
(03:05):
It's challenging, it gets oldand it's very difficult to pull
yourself out.
That's why it's so important tonot allow yourself to suffer in
silence and to not reach out toyour accountability coach
during this time.
Not reach out to youraccountability coach during this
(03:29):
time, because time is of theessence the longer that you stay
in a dark place, the harder itbecomes to pull yourself out.
When we are feeling that life ispassing us by and we are moving
in the direction of feelinglike despair is just around the
corner, that is the time that wemust act.
(03:51):
We have to somehow findstrength and be able to move in
a direction that is going to getus to that better place.
When we are sedentary and wedon't move around and we lay
around all day, our muscles aregoing to ache.
(04:13):
Our body will start to ache.
If we're not eating, we're notgoing to have any energy, and
that is going to continue toperpetuate our condition.
We have to somehow shift ourfocus.
Incremental steps really matter,whether we just get up and walk
(04:36):
around the house, if we take ashower, if we walk outside, walk
to the mailbox.
As long as we are getting ourbody to move, we are able to
pull ourselves out.
We may not feel like makinganything to eat.
Perhaps you can warm somethingup that's already been cooked
(04:57):
and is in the refrigerator, oryou can order something to eat,
but when we don't have energyand we're not eating, we are not
helping ourselves.
There's always a way throughthe dark, even if it's just one
small step at a time.
And if you're struggling, justknow that you are not alone and
(05:21):
that there is help and there ishope.
I know that sometimes you feelas though you've heard all of
this before, so why should Ibelieve it now?
Well, the truth is, it's up toyou to take the steps, because
in order for us to really dealpositively with our mental
(05:41):
health, we must hold ourselvesaccountable.
We have to remember that whenwe feel stuck and overwhelmed
and feel as if we're unable togo on, usually there is a
trigger or something that hashappened to get us to that point
.
So if you're able to pinpointwhat was going on when you
(06:04):
started to feel down, thenperhaps you can turn it around.
You definitely want to speakwith your accountability coach
so that you can talk it throughand figure out what the next
best step should be.
Remember that sometimes seekingprofessional help, getting
therapy, talking to apsychiatrist, is necessary.
(06:27):
So many of us have to recognizewhen we cannot go this journey
alone, because even though wemay feel resilient, sometimes
our resilience becomes weak.
And we must recognize when itis time for us to reach out and
(06:50):
to seek help, because when welose hope, and I've talked about
this many times.
Hope is what sustains us, hopeis what gives us the ability to
see the light at the end of thetunnel, and if we lose hope,
then our symptoms of depressiontake a dramatic crash downward.
(07:13):
So what can we do when we arefeeling this way?
You know, I've talked about thefact that sometimes depression
does win, and when we recognizethat depression is winning, then
it's OK for us to retreat, tolay down and to try again the
next day.
Sometimes, when we feel as if weare drowning in our own mind,
(07:38):
it's like a fleeting sadnessthat is suffocating ourselves,
madness that is suffocatingourselves, and we just feel like
we can't breathe, we can'tthink clearly and we can't
imagine a way out, because allof us have been there and have
felt like this is going to bethe end of my story, this is
(08:00):
going to be the end of mysituation, but guess what?
You are still here and you arestill thriving.
So we have to stay in the gameof life, even when the cards
that we have been dealt are aredifficult.
We have to remember that all ofus sometimes feel as though
(08:21):
there's a personal cross that wehave to bear.
But we have to remember thatour biggest struggle and the
most difficult experiences thatwe have in our lives prepare us
to help other people.
They help us to realize howstrong we are and they
eventually become our testimony.
(08:44):
It may not feel like it rightnow because you're feeling so
bad, but once you get through it, you will be able to look back,
realize that you are stillstanding, because even in the
darkest moments, there is alwaysa spark of light.
It might feel distant, but itis there, and remember the
(09:09):
darkest hour is just before thedawn.
So if you're struggling rightnow, think about a time when
life looked better for you.
Is there anything that you cando to get back to that
circumstance?
Maybe you need to make up witha friend.
(09:30):
Maybe you need to go back to arelationship that ended on bad
terms but can be rekindled.
Think about what do you need todo differently in order to pull
yourself through all of thispain?
We all have those moments whenthe weight of the world feels
(09:54):
unbearable and quitting seemslike the easiest choice.
But I want to share why, evenwhen we feel like we can't go on
, we should keep going, one stepat a time, when we keep going
(10:14):
and we realize that the smallsteps that we are taking will
eventually add up.
The momentum that we will startto build will remind us about
how we have overcome thecircumstances of our past.
When it feels like everything isfalling apart, sometimes the
(10:38):
best thing you can do is to takethe next step.
It's not about having all theanswers.
It's just about moving forward,even if it's just a tiny
movement.
So even if you get up, you getout of bed, you take a shower,
you grab a bite to eat in yourkitchen, put your pajamas back
(11:02):
on and get back in the bed, thathas been a little bit of
movement in the right direction.
When we move backward, it'sharder for us then to focus on
moving forward.
So the key to moving forwardisn't about perfection.
It's about taking action.
(11:24):
Even if it's messy, progress isstill progress and remember,
it's okay to feel overwhelmed.
Life is hard, challenging.
Everyone is always goingthrough something.
It's just a matter of whateverthat something is for us or for
(11:48):
you.
How much trauma is it going tocause you?
How much pain is it going tocause you, and how much will you
need to figure out how to getout of the pain and get back to
some normalcy.
Feeling overwhelmed and wantingto quit, it doesn't make you
(12:09):
weak.
It makes you human.
But feeling that way doesn'tmean the journey is over.
It simply means that you need amoment to breathe.
Sometimes we want to quitbecause we think we're alone or
can't handle the burden ourproblems when people come to us
(12:32):
and want to talk to us abouttheir problems.
However, when we take on otherpeople's problems, it can
sometimes exacerbate our own,and that's why we have to be
very careful, especially ifwe're already feeling alone,
that we don't allow other peopleto further derail our emotions.
(12:55):
Sometimes the reason we feellike quitting is because we are
tired of carrying everythingourselves, and that's when we
must examine is there anyone whocan help lighten the load?
Sometimes we just take on toomuch because we expect too much
of ourselves.
(13:15):
We think that we need to beperfect and therefore we don't
delegate, and then, when ourplate gets overwhelming and full
, we feel like the world isclosing in on us.
That is why it's so importantto protect our peace, so that we
do not end up in a situationwhere we find ourselves in the
(13:41):
depths of despair.
So when you want to quit, thinkabout the reason that you're
here in the first place.
Who is it that you were meantto pour into?
What is it that brings yousatisfaction?
Into what is it that brings yousatisfaction?
(14:03):
Don't just give up on yourself.
Talk about how what you have tooffer the world can make a
difference.
When you are down and out,think about the positive things
that you bring to the world thatno one else does.
Sometimes we quit because wedon't see results right away.
But when we learn to celebratethe small victories, we can
(14:26):
never know what is right aroundthe corner.
So celebrate the smallvictories, knowing that your
breakthrough and the biggervictory that you're waiting on
is coming.
Don't give up.
Push through the tough times.
Oftentimes we feel like ourworld is closing in on us and
(14:49):
we're in the depths of despairbecause things are moving too
slow and we haven't gotten tothat place where we know we
deserve to be.
But it's during this time thatwe have to be mindful of how
sometimes, when the breakthroughis coming soon, we have a
(15:10):
setback.
So recognize where you are inthe process and don't give up.
Sometimes the struggle it makesus feel isolated, and when we
feel isolated and we're alonewith our thoughts.
Oftentimes, all of the thingsthat we're disappointed about
(15:33):
come to the surface.
That is negative thinking thatwe have to shut off.
We have to shut it off andthink about something positive.
Move away right then.
Turn on some music, dosomething different.
Refocus your mind so that youare not going to go down that
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path to what can lead todestruction, because every
setback is an opportunity forgrowth.
Failure isn't the end.
It's a lesson.
If you keep going, you'll seethat failures will build the
resilience that you need tosucceed.
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And I will be the first to tellyou that depression and
struggling with your mentalillness is a tough chore that I
would not wish on anyone.
But all I can say is we have tostill continue to live our
lives the best way that we knowhow, because we only get one
life to live and time is tickingaway.
So what can you do and whatwill you do to get yourself back
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on track?
So, for your homework, I'd likefor you to write down three
immediate things that you can doin the next 15 minutes, the
next two hours and on tomorrowto help you get out of this
feeling of despair.
When we write something down,we are more likely to follow
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through and to complete thataction item.
So write that down and make surethat you are taking the
necessary steps and what yousaid that you would do, be true
to your word, because strengthcomes from overcoming.
When we're able to bounce backfrom difficult moments.
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Each time that we push through,we become stronger.
It helps to build our muscle.
You might not feel strong rightnow.
As a matter of fact, you mayfeel very weak because maybe you
haven't eaten, you haven't beensleeping and you really haven't
been taking care of yourself.
So that's what's happeningright now, but it doesn't have
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to be what's going to happen ontomorrow.
Each time you push through atough moment, you build
resilience, and the moreresilient you become, the easier
it will be to keep going whenlife throws you curve balls.
So again, write down what stepsare you going to take in order
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to move yourself out of thisepisode of depression?
That could become worse and youmay find yourself in the depth
of despair.
You can do this.
I am fully confident in yourability to make it through.
But do you believe if?
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If you don't believe, let mebelieve for you right now.
But I do need you to take thesteps and be proactive.
You've got this.
Remember, stay in the game oflife.
Your life is valuable and worthliving.
I never want to end my podcastwithout thanking you so very
much for listening.
Remember, I have a course calledthe 14 Days to Mental Health
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Wellness.
It is available on TikTok underTamara Trotter and the 14 Days
to Wellness.
This course is going to helpyou get your life back on track.
It's loaded with positiveaffirmations.
It's loaded with a daily moodtracker, as well as several
podcast episodes and videos fromme.
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So if you want to invest inyour mental health the way that
you possibly invest in otherpeople, it's your turn this time
.
Invest in yourself so that youcan then share your testimony
about how you made it through,even though you felt like you
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couldn't take another step andthere was no possible way that
you could make it through thenext day.
But guess what?
You found this podcast, andthat means that you care about
your mental health and you arebeing proactive.
Remember, you can find us onTwitter, instagram, pinterest,
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at TT Mental Health Expert.
If you would like to help thispodcast, feel free to go to our
Patreon page, wwwpatreoncom.
Backslash Tamara Trotter.
That's T-A-M-E-R-A.
Last name Trotter T-R-O-T-T-E-R.
This is our second episode forthis Friday.
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We gave you a bonus episodethis week.
We're so excited we're going todownload it in just a moment
and you will have two episodes.
So remember, you are the bestpart of Went Over Depression.
Share this podcast with someoneelse, because you may be the
very person who helps anotherperson pull themselves out of
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the depths of despair.
Take care and I will see younext time.
Keep the faith.
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