Depression can hit unexpectedly but there are ways to overcome it naturally. It is as simple as changing your patterns, routines and thought processes. Just as one would their clothes if they were dirty.
1.) Set reasonable goals. Don’t beat yourself up if you don’t meet them in the amount of time you have allotted yourself. Just keep setting more. Remember, baby steps.
2.) Create a network of people around you that you can confide in, and trust. If you only have one person you can talk to, join a social networking site, or activities within your community. Sometimes finding old friends from our past can aid us in finding ourselves again.
WARNING: Be extremely careful here if you are married. I would recommend same-sex friends during this phase of pulling yourself out. It is all too easy for an affair to happen, and when in this stage it is important that you stay away from situations where you might not use your best judgment.
3.) Go to the library! This helps a ton. Check out book after book, read story after story, and gain knowledge on the situation. The self-help section is amazing! And, well, knowledge is power.
4.) Eat healthy and get rest. This is important! The better you eat the better you will feel. And the better you feel, the better you will sleep.
5.) Write about your feelings! This is therapeutic and solidifies how you really feel. It holds you accountable. Although, any creative outlet… is good to have. Primarily; expressive arts.
6.) Exercise! Even if it’s only a short walk to start, it is important. It will give you a sense of self-worth.
7.) Find positive people and surround yourself with them. If this is not an option just yet and you live in a negative environment, then surround yourself with positive information. Daily inspirational stories, motivational quotes, etc.
8.) Make some plans! Find something to look forward to! By doing those things you have always wanted to do, you will naturally pull yourself out of that rut.
9.) PRAY! You can do everything mentioned above, but this is the most important. It’s one I avoided for some time, but the only true answer.
10.) If these things do not work, seek professional help. They can, and will help.
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Hello; I have been visiting your website fairly frequently & am not sure whether it is an option to receive articles any other way then through rss? I’ve noticed that a couple of weblogs feature Email subscriptions to the new articles. Do you offer that for your blog as well by any chance? Thank you for any help! Shawnta Kanable in Carlisle
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There is an RSS feed on the bottom left side of the home page, and there is also an email subscription list on the right side of the home page near the search and categories section. Thanks for visiting, and I am glad you will return. Let me know if there is anything you would like to read about that isnt here and I will be sure to get something on that topic posted.
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Angela
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Thank you for taking time to comment and for letting me know that you were here. I am glad that you found it helpful and hope that you return often. Feeding the brain with positive and healing information is the fastest road to recovery. Take Care, Angela.
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