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Chiming in with an anecdote that aligns with yours. I've never used antidepressants but my sense of self-confidence and "happiness" is so highly correlated with
by cnity 4y ago
Chiming in with an anecdote that aligns with yours. I've never used antidepressants but my sense of self-confidence and "happiness" is so highly correlated with my level of mastery and control on my life progression that I now ask myself the same question when I'm feeling vaguely bad: "what is going on in my life that I have the ability to improve that I do not like?", and I fix the first thing that comes to mind as soon as possible.
- missingrib 4y agoWhat if it is something that is impossible for you to improve?
- cnity 4y agoYes, that is where acceptance is required for sure. I found that for me, I was using mindfulness and acceptance as an excuse to avoid dealing with the things I _did_ have the power to control. It's better for me, my wife, and the world around me for me to manage my sphere of influence and use it to make a space that is comfortable and fun for my family. Learning that I have the power to change some things I don't like is gratifying.