Help for Beating Depression
Signs and symptoms of depression
The idea of beating depression - when you are in the midst of its grips can seem like climbing a vast mountain - You feel you can't even cope with everyday events! Hopelessness and despair - being afraid of everything and seeing everything as a threat - which makes you feel anxious all the time - coupled with the overwhelming feelings of being out of control can make the thought of actually overcoming it seem virtually impossible! The physical symptoms can be pretty debilitating too - the anxiety we experience due to too much adrenalin creates a lot of tension on the body causing lack of appetite - sleeplessness - tiredness - lethargy and apathy various aches and pains and may also lower our immune system
Most of us get depressed at times in varying degrees! In the course of our lives we encounter many things that may cause us to feel depressed - Frustration and disappointment in our work - not achieving what we wanted in our career - financial difficulties - debt & worry! The loss of loved ones - relationship problems either within a partnership or not being able to find the right person - or long term illness can all cause severe depression in some people - mild depression in others while others seem to be able to let these things wash over them - apparently without too much suffering.
If you are suffering from severe depression with paralysing fear despair and suicidal thoughts - please ALWAYS consult a medical practitioner first - who may suggest a form of therapy or medication - either short or long term depending on the diagnosis However it can be extremely helpful to try and uncover the root cause - Many people who suffer from depression and anxiety often have a lack of self belief or trust in themselves - coupled with low self worth or esteem leading to a sense of insecurity and more anxiety This mistaken view of ourselves can frequently be the cause of our depression and is what we need to address! Fear and anxiety can be totally overwhelming - completely paralysing us to take any action causing us to feel powerless and out of control. When we are depressed though - we have actually given away our power! although it may seem like someone’s taken it from us! We can't always change what happens in our lives - but the key to claiming back our power is to change the way we feel about ourselves - easier said that done - I hear you say!
Anxiety can't exist in a relaxed mind! Relaxing tension in the mind and body is absolutely essential to beating depression! There are many ways to do this - Some people use forms of
meditation
We all cope with life's ups and downs differently! There are many degrees of depression - ranging from mild temporary depression caused by an unhappy event in our lives - to the severe and clinical type needing medication for management
Connecting with others can give us a sense of belonging and self acceptance Pets can be a great help to us in beating depression - they give us their unconditional love - stroking a cat or dog is very therapeutic - both for us and them!
We can't necessarily change what happens in life - but we can change how we respond to it! Finding the courage to face our biggest fears can be liberating and extremely helpful for beating depression
Important note We hope the suggestions made on this website, which are made purely for your information, are of help to you. However this should not replace the consultation of a Medical Doctor and we cannot accept any responsibility for how this information is used.
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