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tisdag 25 augusti 2009

Common Ways For Overcoming Depression

By Carl Clark

Being depressed is a serious state that a typical human being might undergo during some lonely time in his life. Based from expert studies, depression is a humans likely reaction to a certain circumstance in life that brings them down. Such circumstances include being removed from a job, losing your friends and loved ones, having financial crisis, or even getting a divorce or separation. Whatever its cause is, depression can directly contribute to a persons destruction. On the other hand, if that person chooses to find solutions for overcoming depression, then he will be happy with the results and may lead a great and carefree life.

However, if the condition is left up in the air, its symptoms (e.g. loss of self-esteem and appetite) can massively affect the person. The origin of the depression can be very complex " could be emotional, physical, spiritual or mental causes. There is no overnight solution for overcoming depression because the person suffering from it must first know and understand the cause before he can treat it.

The most typical form of depression is probably the one brought out emotionally. Some examples of this form of depression are the feeling of being rejected socially or being sexually abused. Physical depression, on the other hand, can be the cause of a death of a close friend or being under a severe disease. There is also a mental cause, which is caused by pessimism. If you have a mindset that involves hopeless thinking, it is a great possibility that you become depressed. Finally, there is also the spiritual cause. A spiritual relationship with God is necessary if you want to live a complete life. If you start to reject God or if you have some unsettled guilt, then you will destroy your relationship with God. And once you have this kind of relationship, then you are in for spiritual depression.

Overcoming depression, regardless of what its origin is, is all about knowing what the cause of depression is and how to resolve it. Is the cause of depression emotional? If it is, then the best first step to take is to be honest with God and yourself. Build new relationships even after a traumatic experience. If the cause is physical, a medical examination might be useful. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and get ample rest. You might even try anti-depressants if prescribed by a doctor.

If the source is mental, the best and probably the only thing that can aid you in overcoming depression is to concentrate more on positive things. Show your gratitude to God and the people that made you happy throughout the problems you faced. If you focus more on them and not your problem, you will learn to forget depression rather than pitying yourself. And if it is from a spiritual cause, talk to God. You will not achieve complete happiness and wholeness without God.

Overcoming depression is normally difficult at first. As time progresses, however, you will learn to totally feel good inside and outside. If you feel depressed, talk to someone that is willing to listen, whoever that person may be. It may be a psychologist, your best friend, your pastor or even your guidance counselor. There are three things you need to have in overcoming depression " help, persistence and faith. But most of all, you should confide in God. When you ask for his guidance and help, you can easily overcome anything.

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