A group for witches and other "alternatives" who live with Depression, anxiety, or other mental illness. 

We're here to offer advice, share what works for us, spells etc, and celebrate the gifts and insight that Depression gives us.

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  • Daily Tarot Card and Shadow Work Prompt:

    Lord of Scepters from The Tarot of the Vampyres by Ian Daniels

    It's amazing how far sheer determination can get you. When you live with the demon Depresssion, determination is needed. You have to keep going. There is no other option. None.

    Sometimes "keeping going" is as simple as having a shower, or getting dressed, or eating something. The small becomes huge and each task that you achieve is a win for you and a loss for the demon.

    Use that spirit of determination to keep you going today.

    Shadow work prompt:
    In what aspects of your life are you bigoted? What hidden prejudices can you find within yourself? How do these prejudices keep you safe? Are they true?

    I offer you "Shadow Shots." Daily journal prompts, channelled specificially for you, to help you integrate your shadows, find your willpower, and then create your fulfilling life. Sign up at depressionmuse.com/services.
  • Daily Tarot Card and Shadow Work Prompt

    Queen of Scepters from the Tarot of the the Vampyres by Ian Daniels.

    Willpower isn't just for when you're trying to stop something. It's also an important tool when you're creating the life you want for yourself.

    Depression will try to rob you of your willpower, it will convince you that you have no autonomy, that you're stuck with the life, the emotions, and the situation you're in now.

    Nope. Not true.

    Summon your will, your willpower, remind yourself of what you want in life. I promise you, there is something you want, there was a time when you knew what that was, before the demon took hold.

    You can have that back again. You WILL have that back again. The first step is wanting to have it back.

    Shadow work prompt: In what ways do you allow the demon Depression to steal your confidence?

    If you're struggling with finding your willpower, you may need to spend some more time working with your shadow. Integrating those parts of you that frighten you, or make you feel ashamed.

    You don't have to do this alone.

    I offer you "Shadow Shots." Daily journal prompts, channelled specificially for you, to help you integrate your shadows, find your willpower, and then create your fulfilling life. Sign up at depressionmuse.com/services.
  • Daily Tarot Card and Shadow Work Prompt:
    8 of Skulls from The Tarot of Vampyres by @iandanielsart

    Step by step, bit by bit, that's how things get done.

    When you live with the Demon Depression you learn to take each day in steps. Ticking off each step gives you a sense of achievement and a way to celebrate your success.

    Because we all know that when the demon has a hold of your brain, achieving the small steps is a massive win!

    Do something today that you've been putting off because it seems huge. You don't have to do it all, you just have to take that first step and then plan to take the second step tomorrow.

    Shadow Work Prompt: Why have you been avoiding doing the task? Why was your reason bullshit? Why was your reason true? Where is the middle ground between the two?

    I invite you to join Lilith's Flame Circle where we work with the Dark Goddess to manage our Depression and create a fulfilling life. Email me at lilithslfamecircle@gmail.com for details.
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    Depression runs in my family from my great grandfather to grandmother to father to me to my daughter. I can be very hard to explain to people about what depression is and why it happens to any of us. RW
    • @runewitch. It sure can. And often when you're into anything even slightly spiritual people assume that you won't have depression because surely, you've got all the answers. But it doesn't work that way, does it?
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      No Fiona it sure does not. I have been dealing with my depression and anxiety more seriously the last 3 months and having a hard time explaining to my hubby why it is happening, he tries so hard to understand but I see him get frustrated with my explanations and how I act at times. I know he does not understand why this happens but he is here for me anyway and that makes life worth living to have someone by your side even though they do not understand and they do get frustrated , but they love you with all their heart anyway..
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A brief introduction to the mess that is my life

I just joined this group because what I have been dealing with for the past several years is something like depression yet something else too.I don't know what sparked it really, maybe it was always there under the surface waiting for the right circumstances to set the stage. I don't know.It started seemingly innocently with a little quirky thing, I began to second guess my choices I'd make. Going to the restaurant I would choose something then question whether it was the right thing or I'd go…

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Introductions

Hi all, I'm Fiona, the Depression Muse. I'm also known as Countess Drusilla Steele in some circles, I'll tell you all about her later. I live in a small village in NZ with The Count and our furbabies: Felan the Fierce, Tess, and Angus.I've lived with Depression since childhood (I always use a capital letter when I write about the demon Depression) It's now such an ingrained part of me, I don't know who I'd be without it. I've also worked in mental health for over 25 years so I've come at the…

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