How can feelings of worthlessness during depression be helpful?

The pain of depression drives you to search for the deeper meaning of your life. First depression stops you in your tracks, making it difficult for you to continue with your current life. Then depression makes you agonize about what you should do with your life.

In this way, it sets you on the path toward greater meaning. The feelings of worthlessness that are the hallmark of depression may also direct the search for meaning. The feelings are not an accurate reflection of your true value; instead, they are a force that compels you to find a way of living that will be more meaningful and intrinsically valuable.

No person is worthless, but it may be that the way you spend your time and energy is worthless relative to your deepest gifts and values.

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