There’s no magic formula to get through the days and weeks when you’re battling a mental illness like depression.

Some days you’re the one ready and willing to give tips and other days, you’re in desperate need of some new coping mechanisms.

But whatever sort of day you’re having, #HowIFightDepression is here with some real, tested ways to help, so check it out.

12. Quiet resolve.

#HowIFightDepression I don’t fight it. I accept it. I have even learned to appreciate it. I don’t think I’d be where I am today had I never had depression. I study my depression. I know when it’s coming and what to do when it arrives. We’re strong even at our weakest. Bring it.

— Dan Bell (@thisisdanbell) June 19, 2019

11. Give yourself a break.

It's okay if you don't feel like getting out of bed. It's okay if you can't take a shower. It's okay if you lied & cancelled all plans. Depression is mentally exhausting. It's okay if all you did today was breathe. Mental illness is as real as physical one.#HowIFightDepression

— Komal Shahid (@ArmedWithWords) June 19, 2019

10. Remember that it lies.

#HowIFightDepression – no matter how you do it, fight it. Remember that Depression is a liar – it takes real concerns & blows them out of proportion, obscures ability to see or believe in solutions, tells you ur stupid for even trying. Depression is a liar. Tell it to Fuck off.

— Ed the Sock (@EdtheSock) June 19, 2019

9. Don’t wait until you feel like it.

#HowIFightDepression When you’re depressed, you feel so ugly inside,you don’t want to get out of bed, you don’t want to work out, you don’t wanna do anything. Guess what-DO IT ANYWAY

— Maurice Benard (@MauriceBenard) June 19, 2019

8. Don’t judge yourself by others standards.

#HowIFightDepression By reminding myself that little things ARE accomplishments to be proud of. It is a big deal for me to get some cleaning done, or answer emails, or SING. Just because those things are easy for others, doesn't mean they aren't things for me to celebrate

— Suzannah (@SuzannahCo) June 19, 2019

7. One small task. You’re not alone.

Medication. Therapy. Exercise. Give myself one small task, and complete it; repeat the next day. Remind myself tons of others are fighting it too. #HowIFightDepression

— Jeremy (@cinemasins) June 19, 2019

6. Asking for help is brave.

I felt like a loser at the time going to see a doctor. It saved my life.

Honestly, depression steals joy and makes you believe you are worthless.

You aren’t. I assure you. I’m glad I got adjusted.

I’m glad I found the courage for help. #HowIFightDepression

— Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) June 19, 2019

5. It’s not a win/lose scenario.

#HowIFightDepression? I don’t. You can’t fight it, that implies you can just win and it’s over. Depression isn’t a combat scenario. It’s about developing tools to cope with it, live alongside it and not let it bring you down.

— adam koebel (@skinnyghost) June 19, 2019

4. Don’t stop.

Everytime I break down, I'd wipe my tears. Everytime I feel weak, I'd give myself strength. Everytime I get anxious, I'd fight to be in control. Everytime I give up, I'd remind myself why I shouldn't stop. Everytime I feel lonely, I'd keep myself company. #HowIFightDepression

— Anna Khayalan (@thekhayalan15) June 19, 2019

3. Some days, kids help. Others…

I took a walk around town with my 7 month old daughter. No stroller, I just carried her around cuz she likes to reach for the leaves on trees and bushes.

She started to fight off sleep, then her head dropped to my neck & she was out. I'd never felt happier.#HowIFightDepression

— Chner (@Tadasco42) June 19, 2019

2. You’re worth it.

Everytime I break down, I'd wipe my tears. Everytime I feel weak, I'd give myself strength. Everytime I get anxious, I'd fight to be in control. Everytime I give up, I'd remind myself why I shouldn't stop. Everytime I feel lonely, I'd keep myself company. #HowIFightDepression

— Anna Khayalan (@thekhayalan15) June 19, 2019

1. Any or all.

Get off social media.
Have lunch with another friend who gets it.
Exercise.
Get a good night sleep.
Listen to Funky Kingston by Toots and the Maytals.
Medicine and talk therapy. #HowIFightDepression

— John Ross Bowie (@JohnRossBowie) June 19, 2019

If you need to hear it today, you matter to people, so keep going.

Tomorrow might be better.

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It’s a daily struggle for many people to try to find a silver lining in their lives. Life can really beat you down, and sometimes you just have to dig deep to find positivity and reassurance in yourself so you can move forward and carry on.

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That being said, you can’t always do the same for other people. You can encourage and support someone until you’re blue in the face, and it still might not do them any good at the end of the day. Sometimes, all people really want is for their negative thoughts to be validated.

Bottom line: you can’t force a positive attitude or positive feelings on someone if they don’t have it within themselves.

That’s why this chart from Whitney Hawkins Goodman is so useful. In the chart, she explains the difference between support and toxic positivity.

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Here are some positive sayings I found on Pinterest. Alone, they’re pretty benign. But for someone who is really struggling they can sting. I translated them into some different variations that I think still inspire hope, but are validating. What do you think?

A post shared by Whitney Hawkins Goodman LMFT (@sitwithwhit) on Feb 1, 2019 at 7:55am PST

As you can see, there are major differences between the two approaches. On one side, you’re offering actual helpful, validating advice that may allow someone struggling to move forward in some way.

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On the ‘toxic positivity’ side, you’re offering them a platitudinous one-liner that doesn’t really help and may even make the advisee feel unsafe in expressing their negative thoughts in the future. Toxic positivity can also make people who don’t have “good vibes only” feel like something is wrong with them, that they are choosing to be negative

We all have people in our lives who rely on us because they have a difficult time coping. Or perhaps you are that person. Either way, your friends and loved ones or maybe even YOU can use this chart as a starting point for thinking about things in a different light.

Sometimes you just need a little help to change your perspective.

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