100+ Positive Affirmation for Depression

Before I start this post, I want to make sure I let you know that what you are going through is something that is real, valid, really painful, and you are not at all just asking for attention or being too needy. Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses and it is good that it is being talked about but on the flip side, it can also be underestimated when someone actually has to go through it.

The word depression is often used for mere sadness or as a joke or to demean someone's experience, and here on this blog, for these few minutes that you're here, I want to be there for you because it is NOT easy to be where you are.

I have been through it, seen both the mild (and still extremely difficult) and severe sides of it. Just because it is common doesn't mean that it is not overwhelming, all-encompassing, consuming, and SO hard to get through and come out of. We need all the help we can because this illness makes it very difficult for us to do everything ourselves.

With affirmations for depression, I want to help you with the words you need to tell yourself when you think all those dark, false thoughts about yourself. You are NOT too much. You are NOT too dramatic. You are NOT unworthy. You WILL get through this. You CAN be happy. Depression saps the air and light out of our lives and it feels like that is how we will be forever. I know how that feels and I want to tell you that there is a way out of it. Just hold on, just hold tight. You can make it.

With this thought, here are depression affirmations that will comfort and uplift you. You can write these affirmations and say them to yourself whenever you want. You can learn more about practicing affirmations here.

Affirmations for Depression

1. I am stronger than this.
2. I take life one day at a time.
3. I choose to be kind to myself.
4. I believe in a better future for myself.
5. I believe in a brighter future for myself.
6. I can be happy again.
7. I can be healthy again.
8. I know I can make it out of this.
9. I am worthy of love and respect.
10. I know I can find joy again.
11. I know that I can come back to my old self.
12. I believe in my strength.
13. I allow myself to rest when I need to.
14. I choose to care for myself.
15. I choose to focus on my mental health.
16. I choose to focus on getting better.
17. I allow myself to ask for help.
18. I face the truth with courage.
19. I allow myself to heal at my own pace.
20. I choose to focus on my needs.
21. I am stronger than my dark thoughts.
22. I am working on loving myself little by little.
23. I allow myself to receive help.
24. I give myself the grace of forgiveness.
25. I know that I can heal.
26. I trust myself to make it through this.
27. The way out will have some setbacks but I know that I will rise above them in the end.
28. I deserve a life that fulfills me.
29. I allow myself to set boundaries.
30. I allow myself to choose what is right for me.
31. I am letting go of judgement towards myself.
32. I am choosing thoughts that uplift me.
33. I let go of the desire to control.
34. I allow myself to take time to get better.
35. I can be resilient.
36. I can make it through.
37. I can survive my worst days.
38. I am a survivor.
39. It is okay to take breaks.
40. I am ready to give myself love.
41. This depression doesn't define me.
42. I am more than my mental state.
43. I am more than my life's challenges.
44. I choose to see the light within myself.
45. I deserve happiness.
46. I deserve to have good days again.
47. I give myself what I need.
48. I choose to support myself in this journey.
49. I choose to see the goodness in my heart.
50. I am grateful to my body for supporting me through everything.
51. I choose to focus on the brighter side.
52. I honor my needs.
53. What I am going through is real.
54. I know I can make it out of my darkest moments.
55. I choose to care for myself in the little ways I can.
56. I give allow myself to take the time I need to heal and grow.
57. I have made it out of tough times before, I know I can do it this time too.
58. Good days are ahead of me.
59. I am getting closer and closer to the light.
60. I commit to rescuing myself.
61. I will be there for myself through all of this.

Morning Affirmations for Depression

1. I am grateful for this new day of life.
2. My life is my greatest blessing.
3. I am so grateful to see another day in this beautiful world.
4. Being alive is the most beautiful miracle.
5. I am ready for a great day.
6. Today, I choose to look at the brighter side.
7. Today, I choose to see the light.
8. I am ready to believe in myself.
9. I can make my day better.
10. I am welcoming abundance today.
11. I am limitless.
12. Everything is possible for me.
13. All good things in life are coming to me today.
14. All is well.
15. I am filled with hope about my life and this world.
16. I have boundless love to give.
17. I am filled with light, love, and joy.
18. Even when the tide gets tough, I know I can stay afloat.
19. I am connecting with the people in my life with love and compassion.
20. I choose to be peaceful.
21. Today, I feel joy.
22. Today, I feel peace.
23. I am feeling confident in myself.
24. Today, I approach life with patience.
25. I am connecting with my breath today.
26. I am painting my day with gratitude and joy.
27. I spread love to all the lives in my life.
28. Today is a gift.
29. Today is a miracle.
30. What a wonderful day to be alive!
31. It is a beautiful morning.
32. Life is such a wonderful gift.
33. I cherish my life.
34. I feel happier as I give love more and more.
35. This day is a new chance for me.
36. I am a winner.
37. I choose hope.
38. I can achieve anything I set my mind to.
39. I let go of anything that holds me back.
40. I am ready to be the happy me.

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Aarushi Tewari

The writer and affirmations speaker at Gratitude, Aarushi believes that one of the most effective ways of feeling inner peace is by being grateful and having a loving self-relationship.