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Finding small sliver of joy in an otherwise dark day

50WV — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:03:01 GMT

I hope someone who needs to read this takes something from it.

I am someone who occasionally goes through a dark patch. My only saving grace is a good support network which not everyone is lucky enough to have access to. This forum seems like a great place for people feeling a little bit lost.

I find for myself on days when it feels like nothing is good. I challenge myself to find one small thing or “thin sliver of joy” which stood out as a good thing. This might be something as small as enjoying a sip of a good coffee, receiving a text from a friend, a you tube video which caused you to smile even though you don’t feel like smiling. My brother and I both fight the black dog on occasion and he has taken to asking me about my own thin slice of joy for the day when he senses I’m not doing too well which forces me to concentrate on finding one tiny aspect which broke through. If you can contribute to being someone’s thin slice of sunshine it might be exactly what you both need to make it through the day.

Re: Finding small sliver of joy in an otherwise dark day

Croix — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:13:03 GMT

Dear 50WV~

You are absolutely right, if you can find even the smallest sliver of light it can become somethng to hang on to or even change how one feels. In fact a comedy program on a tb I could hear changed my mind about an attempt.

Although this Forum does deal wiht a lot of heavy topics there are some threads which try to lift the mood - you might like to look at

https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/three-things-to-be-thankful-for-today/m-p/78221#M4617

and

https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/store-your-happy-memories-here/m-p/265309#M23809

Plus there are others.

Thanks for pointing out there is hope in the darkness

Croix

Re: Finding small sliver of joy in an otherwise dark day

Doolhof — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:49:28 GMT

Hi 50WV,

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us all. I like the idea of finding a "thin sliver of joy" that seems more obtainable than feeling like you need to find complete happiness. It is wonderful your brother is supportive in such a way that helps you to consider an aspect of your day that has provided a slice of joy.

As a person who experiences depression, I do not always appreciate people who do not acknowledge the struggle. I realise not everyone grasps the deep depths a mind can descend to.

Each day I try to take a photo on my phone of something I can appreciate. It makes me more aware of life's possibilities to add a touch of peace and grounding.

Re: Finding small sliver of joy in an otherwise dark day

quirkywords — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:02:20 GMT

50wv

welcome to the forum.

Croix and dools have given helpful replies.
Thanks for your post.