Depression is a normal part of living, but depression becomes a problem when it lingers for weeks or longer. Some people overlook the mental and emotional health and think that is not worth discussing. I have always said and will continue to say that healthy living is more than the diet you eat.
At any given time, something can rock your world so hard, that compromises your mental and emotional health. If you ever have a bout with depression, or anything where your mental and emotional health needs is compromised, please seek help.
What is Depression?
Depression is when one feels sad, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. If you are a live you will experience depression at some point in your life. The problem arises when you find yourself stuck in a depressive state long periods of time.
Clinical Depression is a mood disorder, in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration with every day life for weeks or longer.
Please seek the help of a health professional if depression is getting the best of you.
Inspirational Quotes for Depression
- “In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” – Albert Camus
- “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates vision for tomorrow.” – Melody Beattie
- “One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon – instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today.” – Dale Carnegie
- “In the moments of discouragement, defeat, or even despair, there are always certain things to cling to. Little things usually: remembered laughter, the face of a sleeping child, a tree in the wind-in fact, any reminder of something deeply felt or dearly loved. No man is so poor as not to have many of these small candles. When they are lighted, darkness goes away-and a touch of wonder remains.” – “These Small Candles”….tombstone inscription in Britain
- “Take the first steps, no more, no less, and the next will be revealed.” – Ken Roberts
- “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do, than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover.” – Mark Twain
Here are a few scriptures that have carried me through the dark times in my life:
- “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue and if there be any praise, think on these things.” – Philippians 4:8
- “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
- “And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” – Psalms 1:3
Really Inspirational quotes help me when i’m depress.And this post and quotes are really awesome.Thanks for sharing.Keep it up.
Hi Jenny!
Thanks for stopping by!
The Albert Camus quote is my absolute favorite depression quote and it has really meant a lot to me in my life. Another one I like is by Dan Millman – “You don’t have to control your thoughts; you just have to stop letting them control you.”
Hi Ellen!
Thanks for stopping by and glad you found it useful!
Evelyn
Those are pretty good quotes for getting you out of simple depression, actually a lot better than I expected when I typed it into Google. If you’re in a slump just recite these four times to yourself. If it’s just a slump though things like St. John’s Wart can also be used for controlling it.
Hey Mike!
Thanks for stopping by and chiming in.
I’ve heard that St. John’s Wort is good for depression.
Take care,
Evelyn
Hi Evelyn,
Thank You so much for sharing these inspirational quotes. All quotes are worth sharing and I believe by any means it will help those people who’s experiencing such problems.
Hi Vhinz,
Thanks for stopping by and chiming in!
Thank you very much for this wonderful collection of great quotes. All these are really inspirational. Dale Carnegie is my favorite.
Hi Sarinkumar,
Welcome to my blog!
Glad you like the quotes.
Thanks for sharing your favorite. He’s a favorite of a lot of people. 😉
Take care,
Evelyn
Thank you so much! Sometimes, all it takes are three lines of words to change a person’s life!
Thank you!
Quotes are surely a better way to overcome depression. Whenever i feel sad, i read some book written by my favorite motivation writers like Shiv Khera and Nepolian Hill. It really helps me getting ris of the sadness and gives a fresh mood.. 🙂
Hi Prithvi,
I’ve heard of Napoleon Hill. I just might check him out.
Thanks for sharing!
Love these biblical quotes Evelyn. Scripture does wonders to help in down times.
Hey Jennifer!
Good seeing you here! So true!!
Take care,
Evelyn
I really believe in positive affirmations and also enjoyed your quotes. I have battled anxiety and depression since childhood and found that being positive really does help. I also enjoy yoga and take vitamin D in the winter that seems to help.
Thanks for posting this I think depression affects many more that most realize.
Hi Idol,
Thank you for sharing.
You’re right, it’s just not talked about that much.
Take care,
Evelyn
I have struggled with depression and my favorite verse from the Bible is “Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. This is one way to get you through the tough time by knowing Christ is there to help you along the way.
One thing that has truly helped me with depression is eating healthier. I started eating more fruits and vegetables. However, I ate only what was made through organic farming so that my body was not getting all the preservatives, chemicals, or anything else that get put in food.
It is amazing what a difference eating better can do for a person. I feel healthier, more energized, and of course I lost a few pounds, but really for those though days, I stand firm on my bible quote that gets me through the day.
Hey Ashely,
I love that bible scripture too.
Eating healthier does help. That is great about the organic farming. I had a garden one year and I’d say that is was organic. I enjoyed that garden so much.
Thank you so much for sharing!
Evelyn
I have heard a similar one that goes “Whatever the weather, I don’t care, I carry my own weather inside me”. Nice post 😀
Hey Johnny,
Never heard that quote before. I like it. Thanks!
Love the quotes. And can quotes truly help a person with depression? I’ve fortunately never had this illness so wonder.
Hey Kymberly,
Thanks! Don’t really know about that for sure, but I think it takes many things to help a person with depression. Quotes and positive thoughts play a little role…I would hope.
Thanks for stopping by!