Depression can make life feel heavy, but positive affirmations can provide light and encouragement. These affirmations help you hold onto hope and remind you of your worth.

20 Affirmations to Overcome Depression

1. I am not my sadness; I am so much more.
2. My life has meaning and purpose, even when it’s hard to see.
3. I give myself permission to feel and heal at my own pace.
4. I am worthy of love, kindness, and joy.
5. I have survived every bad day, and I will survive this too.
6. I am not alone; help and support are available to me.
7. My struggles do not define me; they make me stronger.
8. I honour my emotions and treat myself with compassion.
9. I deserve to experience happiness and fulfilment.
10. Small steps forward are still progress, and I celebrate them.
11. I release the weight of the past and focus on today.
12. I am proud of myself for showing up, even when it’s hard.
13. There is beauty in life, and I am open to seeing it.
14. I trust that better days are ahead.
15. I am capable of creating a life I love.
16. I am enough, exactly as I am right now.
17. My mental health is important, and I prioritize it.
18. I forgive myself for not being perfect.
19. I am learning to take care of myself with love and patience.
20. I am strong, resilient, and capable of overcoming this.