Sometimes, waking up and getting yourself out of bed is hard. As much as some people will make it out to be nothing, depression and anxiety are real, and definitely not something to push aside and "get over". You're in a rut, one that you really cannot tell confidently tell yourself that you're going to get out of. It feels like the only option is to give up on just about everything. But it's so important to know that this "rut" is only temporary.

1. This too shall pass.

It may be super hard right now, but trust me. Things will be okay if you just keep going. When things get hard I know how easy it is just to lay in bed all day and give up for the day or for the week. Keep pushing.

2. It's okay to lay in bed for a few hours.

It's more than okay to give up and relax or take a nap for a few hours. They say that sleep can do wonders, so you should never put yourself down just for slipping into your comfy clothes and pulling the covers over your head. Everyone heals their own way and if you need a few hours to close your eyes-- do it!

3. You don't need to experience this alone.

Call someone, talk to someone; you don't have to go through this alone. Find a shoulder to cry on, and tell someone how you have been doing. Tell the truth, be honest.

4. Obtaining happiness is not always easy. It's a process.

And it's a process that you're going through right now. It's okay if you feel unhappy. It's very unusual that a human being is happy every day on the hour. You're more than normal. Never forget that recovery is a process!

5. Don't be too hard on yourself.

This is not your fault, and you should never, ever blame yourself...period. Things happen that are out of your control but it is super important to realize that everything happens for a reason.

6. Trust the process.

It's worth it. You'll be okay, all bad things come to an end. I promise you.