# @layerednliberte on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DMrIClJoWYL
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- **Posted:** 2025-07-29T01:58:39.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Rasheena Liberté | NYC Stylist (@layerednliberte) — https://gondola.cc/layerednliberte

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A few people have reached out me to and asked “Has the gym been helping? Are you better now?”

The easy answer is “Yes,” my daily mood has improved and I’ve been experiencing more moments of happiness; but the hard answer is “NOT YET” because the truth is, my body is still fighting against “Persistent Sadness.”

The Hard Part about depression is the literal definition: It is a “A condition characterized by consistent sadness that impacts mood, appetite, behavior, causes loss of interests and affects consistent sleep.” 

Depression has taken time to accumulate in my life and so it will take time to dissolve in my life. Moving my body is the first step and the first of many joyful habits  I’m looking to replace my sadness with in the increment of 21 days. So here’s the answer to the question👇🏾

Have I overcome the depressive episode that had me bed bound for About 2 months? 

Yes, moving my body daily and going to the gym has helped tremendously. 

Real Question; Have I Overcome the High-Functioning Depression that I’ve been managing for the past 2-3 years? 

NO, Not Yet; it will take time. However, I’m committed to taking smaller steps over time to properly resolve the trigger that caused the onset of the the depression. 

So, this 21 days of the gym has been the beginning of my journey to fill up my days with joyful habits that contribute to my overall health. Now that I’ve conquered moving my body; the next habit I’ll be focusing on is daily and weekly food preparation. Because to overcome that sadness, you have to replace it with consistent habits that won’t allow you to prioritize everything you’re doing wrong but allow you to focus on the fact that you are doing the things you say you’re going to do. So stay tuned and continue to journey with me cause all of your positive feedback and vulnerability is what got me through these 21 days. 

So THANK YOU TO every person that reached out and sent a message and shared a powerful experience. You are loved and I am grateful. For real, for real ❤️

#moveyourbodyeveryday

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