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Affirmations to Try for Depression—Plus Tips to Craft Your Own

By Crystal Raypole — 2021

On the most literal level, affirmations are nothing more than words. They can’t magically improve a difficult situation or treat physical or mental health conditions. Still, words do have power, all the same, and positive self-talk can offer plenty of benefits.

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