The struggle with depression and negative thinking is real. Depression can take many forms from sadness, feeling stuck or burnt out to giving up on life. When depression thoughts are left to run their course, they tend to increase in frequency and strength. People sometimes cope by avoiding the people or living their life. They can ruminate on feelings of low self-worth and how others would be better off without them. They can even become suicidal.

This short worksheet was created with people struggling with depression in mind to help them switch their thoughts and feel more hope. It gives a brief explanation of how the depression cycle works, how to get out of it and an example of how to use the worksheet. The worksheet can be printed as many times as needed. It can be taken to your therapist if you like or shown to a trusted person to check your thought process. In no way is this a substitute for medication or therapy.