My past has been a battle of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, etc. These are all things that I am trying to recover from at the moment and on the harder days, I need a reminder of what I’m after. I find it helpful to have quotes written in random places for myself; quotes, while they won’t be able to “fix” your mental health, can act as a little bit of a boost when needed. Here are some quotes that I like to live by:
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“Never let a stumble in your road be the end of your journey.”-unknown
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“Every day may not be good but there is something good in every day.”-unknown
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“I think you have to try and fail because failure is what gets you close to what you’re good at”- unknown
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“Just do what you can today.” -unknown
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“Every little victory counts.”- unknown
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“Be gentle with yourself.”- unknown
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“Let it hurt, then let it go” -Unknown
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“Instead of saying ‘I’m damaged, I’m broken, I have trust issues,’ try saying ‘I’m healing, I’m discovering myself, I’m starting over.’” -Horacio Jones
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“Your only limit is your mind.”-Unknown
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“I choose to make the rest of my life, the best day of my life.” -Louise Hay
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“Don’t be ashamed of your story, it will inspire others.” -Unknown
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“Strive for progress, not perfection.” -unknown
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“This is your permission to disobey your mental illness.”-unknown
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“My recovery has been an evolution, not a sudden miracle.”-Patty Duke
We all need reminders every now and then, especially through recovery. It’s not going to be easy, It’s not going to be overnight, but you WILL get there. It takes a building up of strength, the strength to push off what’s been holding you down, and I know you can do it!