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I would like to offer some sort of help for those who feel depressed , it has been one of my battles over a number of years , so I can speak from experience to a degree .
I think we would all agree that depression is basically a condition of the mind , usually brought about by our INABILITY to cope with people , problems or just plain loneliness .
If we can just spend a few moments recognising that our mind is like some complex computer with memory and circuitry .
Now , I know we feel depressed and it can be so debilitating , so exhausting and so destructive , especially if we have bad memories of something either conscious or unconscious.
That heavy cloud , that ''black dog on my shoulder'' , that feeling of loss , that feeling of fear .
Now , I do really think that sometimes deep depression can only be handled by professional councillers (and maybe meds) , but I would hope that most of us can attempt some sort of self help .
Don't always assume that "the professionals" have all the answers , and don't always assume meds are the answer. Personally I would steer well clear of meds unless there is no alternative.
Back to self help.
Consider your mind is a tender , small child , that can be easily harmed and easily manipulated.
What should we do with a small child ?
Protect it from the world .
In much the same way , because some of us have tender , delicate and sensitive minds , we need to expend energy by working to keep our minds safe , healthy and secure .
Consider the things that make us depressed .
Many of the threads here share similar concerns , some show utter bewilderment and an inability to deal with tradgedy , like a news broadcast of some catastrophe , like recent Hurricanes , earthquakes and famines.
Others show real fear about such topics as the Rapture .
Our aim throughout this life is to be able to function at a "normal" level , but because we are individuals , some of us will have much more pain contemplating suffering and death than others.
My advice , and it is honest straight advice , is consider the things that trigger your anxieties and depressions and AVOID them!
Plain and simple , don't watch the news , don't listen to anything that will send you into ''the gloom''.
This does not mean "put on some smile" , like fake your self into happiness , that may work on the surface , but it will not really help the underlying cause.
Make every effort to feed your mind with good things .... things that support and encourage happy thoughts.
Consider doing something spontanious , a trip to the zoo , go see a brass band , learn how to grow vegetables. , also time spent in creativity , art , writing , poetry , music. .. will certainly help keep your mind away from dark thoughts if done correctly .
Whatever you do , aim at protecting your mind , it is an amazing part of you , but it does need looking after.
As a further thought , and I know this does work , if you are feeling depressed and you find yourself being drawn downhill , do some really hard work ...... go mow that lawn , and paint that fence .
Take up jogging and eat healthy food ......... when you experience the joy of accomplishing something , you will get good feelings of peace and well being , and if you have worked at something physical for a number of hours , tiredness can also be beneficial........... we all need to sleep better.
These thought are mine , I have struggled to maintain a balanced mind , I still do.Nothing here is fancy , just straight honest words that I sincerely hope will help as many as come here for whatever reason.
Feel free to share , your thoughts , experiences , with one condition ........... please don't ever speak negatively .... try and condition your thoughts so that you have this attitude .......... "ONWARDS AND UPWARDS "
GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND!
I think we would all agree that depression is basically a condition of the mind , usually brought about by our INABILITY to cope with people , problems or just plain loneliness .
If we can just spend a few moments recognising that our mind is like some complex computer with memory and circuitry .
Now , I know we feel depressed and it can be so debilitating , so exhausting and so destructive , especially if we have bad memories of something either conscious or unconscious.
That heavy cloud , that ''black dog on my shoulder'' , that feeling of loss , that feeling of fear .
Now , I do really think that sometimes deep depression can only be handled by professional councillers (and maybe meds) , but I would hope that most of us can attempt some sort of self help .
Don't always assume that "the professionals" have all the answers , and don't always assume meds are the answer. Personally I would steer well clear of meds unless there is no alternative.
Back to self help.
Consider your mind is a tender , small child , that can be easily harmed and easily manipulated.
What should we do with a small child ?
Protect it from the world .
In much the same way , because some of us have tender , delicate and sensitive minds , we need to expend energy by working to keep our minds safe , healthy and secure .
Consider the things that make us depressed .
Many of the threads here share similar concerns , some show utter bewilderment and an inability to deal with tradgedy , like a news broadcast of some catastrophe , like recent Hurricanes , earthquakes and famines.
Others show real fear about such topics as the Rapture .
Our aim throughout this life is to be able to function at a "normal" level , but because we are individuals , some of us will have much more pain contemplating suffering and death than others.
My advice , and it is honest straight advice , is consider the things that trigger your anxieties and depressions and AVOID them!
Plain and simple , don't watch the news , don't listen to anything that will send you into ''the gloom''.
This does not mean "put on some smile" , like fake your self into happiness , that may work on the surface , but it will not really help the underlying cause.
Make every effort to feed your mind with good things .... things that support and encourage happy thoughts.
Consider doing something spontanious , a trip to the zoo , go see a brass band , learn how to grow vegetables. , also time spent in creativity , art , writing , poetry , music. .. will certainly help keep your mind away from dark thoughts if done correctly .
Whatever you do , aim at protecting your mind , it is an amazing part of you , but it does need looking after.
As a further thought , and I know this does work , if you are feeling depressed and you find yourself being drawn downhill , do some really hard work ...... go mow that lawn , and paint that fence .
Take up jogging and eat healthy food ......... when you experience the joy of accomplishing something , you will get good feelings of peace and well being , and if you have worked at something physical for a number of hours , tiredness can also be beneficial........... we all need to sleep better.
These thought are mine , I have struggled to maintain a balanced mind , I still do.Nothing here is fancy , just straight honest words that I sincerely hope will help as many as come here for whatever reason.
Feel free to share , your thoughts , experiences , with one condition ........... please don't ever speak negatively .... try and condition your thoughts so that you have this attitude .......... "ONWARDS AND UPWARDS "
GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND!
