https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/shame-for-feeling-flat/m-p/574108#M51479 <P>Yeah thanks mate feel like I needed that</P> Sat, 09 Sep 2023 08:23:16 GMT Guest_1282 2023-09-09T08:23:16Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/shame-for-feeling-flat/m-p/574049#M51460 <P>I’ve realised that it’s a vicious cycle to feel flat and then feel ashamed and annoyed at yourself for not being able to snap out of it.&nbsp;<BR /><BR /></P><P>it’s ok to feel flat. It’s a normal human emotion. Being hard on yourself and unrealistic, is not going to help you.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>be kind to yourself. Reject the shame. Take small steps. Be proud of those small steps. Celebrate the small progress. Keep going.&nbsp;</P> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 22:37:07 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/shame-for-feeling-flat/m-p/574049#M51460 G_S 2023-09-07T22:37:07Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/shame-for-feeling-flat/m-p/574108#M51479 <P>Yeah thanks mate feel like I needed that</P> Sat, 09 Sep 2023 08:23:16 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/shame-for-feeling-flat/m-p/574108#M51479 Guest_1282 2023-09-09T08:23:16Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/shame-for-feeling-flat/m-p/574117#M51482 <P>I’m glad. It feels good to saying meaningful. Hope you’re doing ok.&nbsp;</P> Sat, 09 Sep 2023 10:37:23 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/shame-for-feeling-flat/m-p/574117#M51482 G_S 2023-09-09T10:37:23Z