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50+ Quotes about Depression

Uncover inspiring quotes on overcoming depression that offer motivation and hope. Let these empowering messages infuse your journey with positivity and resilience.

March 5, 2024
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4 min

Discovering Uplifting Quotes on Overcoming Depression

In times of darkness and despair, finding solace in empowering quotes about depression can be a beacon of hope. These powerful words not only uplift the spirit but also remind us of the strength we possess within. Reading and internalizing these quotes about depression can serve as a daily reminder that even in the toughest moments, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

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1. “If you feel depressed, it's okay to talk about it. If you feel anxious, it's okay to talk about it. If you feel lonely, it's okay to talk about it. If you are struggling with any mental health problems, it's okay to talk about it.”

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2. “Have faith in yourself, in your courage and your strength. You're a fighter and you've got this.”

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3. “Darkness can only give so much comfort before your soul searches for the light.”

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4. “You are getting a little better at it every day. It will all add up soon and you'll be so glad you never gave up.”

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5. “Every darkness ends eventually. The stars come out or the sun rises, and your path will be illuminated once more.”

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6. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

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7. “In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.”

Albert Camus

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8. “Be thankful for your life, and forgive everybody, including yourself.”

Yoko Ono

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9. “Being able to recognize when depression is pulling you down is the first step toward recovery.”

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10. “Some moments are happy. Some moments are sad. Live each moment. Embrace life.”

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11. “Recovery is not one and done. It is a lifelong journey that takes place one day, one step at a time.”

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12. “Give yourself another day, another chance. You will find your courage eventually. Don't give up on yourself just yet.”

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13. “Listen. I wish I could tell you it gets better. But, it doesn't get better. You get better.”

Joan Rivers

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14. “If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.”

Jack Kornfield

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15. “Most of the shadows of this life are caused by standing in one's own sunshine.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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16. “Although we may encounter dark seasons, when we're filled with joy we'll have confident expectations that the sun will soon return and dark clouds will pass.”

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17. “You must always do your best every day, even when you are feeling defeated. Always do your best.”

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18. “Be and do the best you can right now but without compromising your physical or mental health. Listen to the limits your body and mind ask you for.”

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19. “You are not defined by your mental illness.”

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20. “When adversity strikes, that's when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.”

LL Cool J

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21. “No change, no pause, no hope! Yet I endure.”

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22. “Life is full of beautiful moments, hold on to those to reflect on when things get difficult.”

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23. “Tough times will eventually fade away, please know you will outlast them.”

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24. “Everything gets better, this is not your ending.”

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25. “In my experience, stress is the cause of all injury and pain.”

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26. “Self-care is how you take your power back.”

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27. “Before you climb out of bed today, remind yourself: you are going to make it through whatever happens today.”

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28. “Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today.”

Thich Nhat Hanh

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29. “We can get better, because we're not dead yet.”

Frank Turner

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30. “It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.”

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31. “Your mental health is your health. You can't be 100% healthy physically unless your mind, heart, and soul are strong, too.”

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32. “Having gratitude begins to fix the problems that you thought were once too large to handle.”

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33. “Don't be so hard on yourself.”

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34. “You don't heal by faking your emotions. Face them, name them, and overcome them. That's how you heal, not by faking being happy.”

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35. “You are blessed, you are amazing, you are wonderful, you are special, you are unique, you are talented, you are gifted, and you are loved.”

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36. “Everything happens for a reason. It's okay if you don't know what that reason is, yet.”

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37. “Every day is a second chance to try again, to change and to be a better you.”

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38. “Mental health is health, period. No matter what you do physically, take care of your mind, too.”

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39. “Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.”

Dr. Seuss

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40. “Pain or love or danger makes you real again....”

Jack Kerouac

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41. “The epic story of tomorrow can't be written if it ends today.”

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42. “The cure to misery is giving thanks.”

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43. “When this breath is begging to be your last, remember the millions of breaths you've taken to get to this moment. Then breathe one more. Strength is finding that next breath.”

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44. “Whatever happens this week, know that you can come back even stronger than you were before.”

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45. “It is okay to have depression, it is okay to have anxiety and it is okay to have an adjustment disorder. We need to improve the conversation. We all have mental health in the same way we all have physical health.”

Prince Harry

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46. “You must stay close to the people who love you. They are the ones you need to get you through your depression.”

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47. “You are not your bad days.”

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48. “You'll find better days again.”

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49. “After you fall, you have a decision to make. It's up to you to get back up.”

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50. “Some days you interact freely. Some days you hide on your couch. Both are part of you and both are okay.”

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51. “The world looks is black and white most days, when all I want to do is see the rainbow.”

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52. “I used to be embarrassed of my broken parts. Not anymore… Even in pieces, I'm worth having.”

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53. “It's never overreacting to ask for what you want and need.”

Amy Poehler

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54. “Sometimes good things fall apart so better things could fall together.”

Marilyn Monroe

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55. “Just know that even in the dark, there are stars.”

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56. “Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction.”

Germany Kent

As you navigate through challenging times, remember that your mental health matters. Download the Motivation App today to receive daily reminders with empowering quotes about depression and stay motivated on your journey towards healing and self-discovery. Let these words of encouragement guide you towards a brighter tomorrow. https://motivation.app/

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