HOW TO FIGHT DEPRESSION
You will be finding out how to fight depression but first let me define depression. Medically, depression is described as an illness that involves the body, mood and thoughts and that affects the way a person eats, sleep, feels about himself or herself and thinks about other things.
In my own words, I would define depression as a challenge to your Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual Energy. This can affects how you feel, think, act and reason. When any of these energy is challenged, it puts you at a very low state and you begin to exhibit the following symptoms
SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION
• Craving to be alone
• Always tired and lacking Energy
• Lose of enthusiasm about things that usually excites
• Suicidal thoughts
• Lack of passion for anything
• Little or no motivation and drive to achieve anything
• Self-pity
• Low self esteem
CAUSES OF DEPRESSION
- Genetics Disorder – such as epilepsy and autism can cause depression
- Personal Habit – Smoking, Excessive Alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, poor sleeping habit can trigger depression
- Life’s Challenges- this may be a result of divorce, death of a loved one, separation from loved one, bankruptcy, expectations not met, goals underachieved etc.
HOW TO FIGHT DEPRESSION
One of the most effective ways of getting over depression is paying close attention to these 4 types of Energies.
- Physical Energy
- Mental
- Emotional Energy
- Spiritual Energy
Most people are depressed and don’t even realise it. Evaluate yourself Physically, Mentally, Emotionally and Spiritually.On a scale from 1-10, how would you score yourself based on these 4 types of Energies?
Physically Energy – You need to take care of yourself physically by eating right and exercising. Exercise is said to be a mood booster because when you exercise, an hormone called endorphin is released which helps to make you feel good
Mental Energy – To improve your mental energy, you need to be enthusiastic about life. Staying enthusiastic is about motivating yourself by setting goals and achieving them. You also need to accept the fact that you don’t have power over certain things and let them go. You need to do things that inspires you
Emotional Energy – Understanding your emotional energy is very important. You need to check your emotional energy and understand how you react to things. Learn not to take things or people personally and do not blame yourself when people treat you poorly. Be someone who puts his/herself first without having to sacrifices what you want in other to fall within people’s expectation?
Spiritual Energy– Boost your emotional energy by connecting to God through prayers and meditate on God’s word. Fasting is also a good way to connect to God
Depression is a feeling and as they say, feelings don’t last long. With time, it will go if you don’t give up. Do not give up!
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