When the darkness seems too deep to swim in, you j...

When the darkness seems too deep to swim in, you just have one task: find your way out. You will always find light, even if it’s hidden behind thick clouds. It’s even there in experiences that feel like total defeat.

A positive outlook can help you survive any obstacle thrown your way. When everything feels hopeless, which bipolar will tell you is true, even when it’s not, I repeat four words, “Focus on the light.” I keep repeating the words until they become engrained in my being.

Depression is a fiendish enemy. It steals the light and takes away your desire to look for it. The monster chases away hope while zapping you of all energy.

I have bipolar disorder. Depression shows up at least three times a year. The depressive cycle can hold me hostage for a few days or several months. The weight is crushing, and life passes by in a silent haze.

When your entire sky is gray and full of storms, you need to focus on the light. It’s always there.

During my bipolar depression episodes, my world goes dark. I go dark. The dark-and-twisty Scott comes out, or rather goes in. In the darkness, I tend to lock myself in a room alone or confine myself to bed.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. If I can focus, I can fight it. So can you.

When life seems dark and full of clouds, focus on the light. Let the glimmers of hope hold off your depression. Use light to help you cope.

Focus on your family or friends who love you. Focus on God and his love for you. Remember the happy moments in your life, not the dark ones. Hold on tight to the best of you.

By focusing on the light, you can overcome the force that’s trying to hold you down. Turn away from the dark and face the light. As Aristotle said, “It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.”

Focus on the light and you will see it.

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