does it actually get better?

Question

from your personal experience as of right now. does it actually get better? how long do i have to keep fighting to be happy finally?

Answer

I had to make a lot of personal changes. I always assumed it would kinda just “happen” for me but I changed so much. I dropped a lot of friends, even family members. I practiced healthy coping mechanisms and unlearning my toxic behaviors and mindsets. I practiced healthy communication skills and setting boundaries. Spirituality and self love/acceptance.
After 6 years, I can say that I’m actually happy. I still have depression, obviously. Crippling anxiety most day and bipolar 2, but I know that I have a healthy relationship with my fiancé and with my kids. I know I have patience in myself and that the downs are only temporary. I know better how to be kind to myself when I’m hurting and not abusive. I know how to ask for help when I need it.
I love myself and my life and I know that what happened to me wasn’t my fault and that I have to do the best with where I am mentally or I’m going to feel the same way in ten years that I feel right now and I’m ready to break the cycle.

Answer

One thing that really helped me out is to stop thinking of life as linear. It won't be down and then go up or vice versa, it's more of a spiral, with ups and downs. I know I'll never be only happy without ever having a had day. Life has good days and bad days, both are valuable. But personally, it got better, the bads stayed equally bad but I got better, I learned and I grew and I can handle the bad shit now. You'll be okay, but you gotta have your back. You're the only person that's gonna be there for you for the rest of your life, the only constant. You always have you, and things work out when you know that you have your back.

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The most important factor is your own mind. If you believe it can happen, you work for that goal and it will happen. If you don't think it'll get better, you'll probably sabotage yourself so you can say you were right.
Try to change something. Doesn't have to be anything significant, but choose something that's wrong and make it right. 
Focus on single things. Fix one thing at a time. Make a list if necessary. Surprisingly lists help a lot. It helps you organise your thoughts and be objective about them.

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What is making you feel unhappy? Some things are choices and require a difference in perspective and mindset. Some things require us to leave situations and circumstances. Some things require us to take a action.

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