Defeat Depression
The stress that leads to depression can come from many sources. Relationship conflict, loneliness, harmful thought patterns, and an unhealthy lifestyle all account for the majority of depressive feelings experienced by many. (Please note: There are a minority of individuals that suffer from depression that is not caused by the above. For these individuals the advice in this article may not apply.)
In the moment of feeling depressed, it is hard to consider these common causes. This is why many people fail to do the actual things needed to eliminate the painful feelings of depression that often interfere with everyday behavior.
What the drug companies don’t want you to know about depression
Hi,
Sadly, many people suffer from depression. I have often felt depression is caused by a traumatic event or a dysfunctional lifestyle — not a chemical imbalance as the drug companies would have us believe. In fact, I have had many arguments about this with my medical friends!
Read this article: www.Newsweek.com/id/232781/page/1
Lesson learned: Depressed? Change your thought patterns, live a healthy lifestyle . . . be happy. Learn how, assert your free will, change how you think and react . . . you can do it (if you want)!
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P.S. Certainly some individuals suffer from depressive conditions that are biologically based and medical treatment is needed. However, these individuals do not account for the 27 million users counted in 2005.
Regards,
Abe
What great lesson can we learn from the humble housefly?
Sadness is an everyday emotion. Disappointment, rejection, and loss often leads to feeling down. Loneliness is another major contributor to sadness. The common denominator to all these “causes” is the loss of future. A depressed person cannot conceptualize his or her future and so he or she feels despondent.
Charlie’s wife forced on him a divorce. She took their little boy with her. Charlie was devastated. He sunk into a deep depression. He could not imagine how he could father his son or where love would come from. Charlie had good reason to feel hopeless. He had lost his “future.”
Depression is a state of mind. But if we use our mind to think like a “housefly” we can fight back and defeat depression.
“Behavioral patterns” of a fly:
1. It lives in the moment.
2. It stays busy.
3. It is humble.
4. It is content with very little.
5. It changes directions quickly.
When you find yourself sad, try imagining for a few hours you are a housefly. Adapt these five “behavioral patterns.” I guarantee you will feel better.
Charlie focused his mind. When he had visitation with his son, he was supper dad. When he was alone, he dated. With his extra time he built his career. Eventually he married and started a new family. Living like a “housefly” gave him the resources to defeat his depression and live life with passion.
Sadness is part of life. So too is defeating it. You were born to be happy and live your life to the fullest. You can only succeed at this when know how to overcome adversity.
When I have felt sad, I have focused on becoming a “housefly.” Seeing my future as existing in each moment raises my spirit. Maybe it will work for you. Or imagine you are something else: A lion, a racing car, or Marry Poppins, or whatever.
When you are feeling better, look into a telescope as far into the future as your heart desires. Plan your future. Its fun!
Regards, wishing you the best.
Abe
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