To conquer a demon, do not fight it on its turf. Starve anxiety by refusing to catastrophize. Starve self-pity by practicing gratitude. Starve anger by choosing silence over reaction. The demon will scream. Let it scream. A starving beast is loud, but a starving beast is weak. 3. Armor Up: The Power of Routine & Discipline You will never win a sporadic war against a chronic demon. You cannot fight depression only on Tuesdays. You need a fortress.
The deepest battles are fought in the silence of your own soul. No one can lift the weight for you. But a friend can sit beside you while you lift it. A therapist can teach you the correct posture. A mentor can tell you, “I was there too, and I survived.” conquering demons
Go slay your dragon. And when you are done, go help someone else slay theirs. “He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And if you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.” – Nietzsche To conquer a demon, do not fight it on its turf