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Alright. I like writing with humor. But I can't today. Because here's a troubling fact. I prefer not to mention it at all. But, here's the deal. You are someone, or you are acquainted with someone fairly well who has struggled with depression. And quite truthfully, most folks don't understand much about the condition. Unfortunately, I do. This condition strikes millions of fine men and women each year in every part of the world. The following tips certainly can't immediately set a person free from this condition. However, as a former depression sufferer myself, I wish to offer 8 suggestions for encouragement (not necessarily in order of importance). So, here they are.
1. Recognize that you are not alone within this arena of the depressed. In the U.S., more than 19 million people deal with depression. A lot more women disclose depression symptoms than do men, but I am the perfect example that guys are prone to this particular problem too. Depression is sadly even more frequent for young people.
2. There is much, much reason for hope! Remember: Depression can be adequately treated. You can feel better. Mental health experts inform us that most folks who have a depressive episode (80% or even more) can feel better when they receive an appropriate treatment of various kinds. Sometimes it takes a while, but you CAN GET BETTER! So, look forward to that time, and anytime you feel significantly downhearted, always remember that this will not stay with your forever. Cling to that type of thought!
3. Don't ever mentally beat up on yourself. No matter what set off the occurrence of depression, know that you are certainly a person of great importance. I am a pastor and I hope you're not offended, however, you are a living soul of great value in the mind of The Almighty One. The hardships and unhappiness of depression do not indicate that you are a worthless person. In contrast, some individuals come out on the other side of depression with the newfound ability to assist many people given that there are so many people who can't relate to the disorder of depression.
4. De-fang depression. When you go through your very first occurrence of depression, you may not recognize exactly what is going on, and it might really be frightening. Nonetheless, if you were to have recurring bouts of depression (which unfortunately isn't rare), you can take the fangs from depression by means of recognizing what it is, verbalizing what it is, and going about the processes required to recover. The more that you realize just what your condition is, and that it is temporary, you can gradually find yourself being less afraid of depression if and when it occurs. You can begin to de-fang depression.
5. Keep in mind that the condition of real depression is very different than merely having the blues. The term "depressed" is too often used by those that actually do not have an idea of what true depression is. Individuals say, "I'm really depressed today," when really they are experiencing a simple case of the doldrums for any number of reasons. The date with the new guy didn't work out. The boss yelled at them, etc. Everyone can get the blues on any given day. However, deep, clinical depression is so much worse than the blues and is not to be look at as only a mild condition.
6. Do not go through a depressive incident by yourself. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, tell a close friend, family member, pastor, and certainly your medical professional. To involve those who love and support you through this problem will greatly enrich and expedite your recuperation time. And please, make an unyielding determination that if, at any time, you experience serious ideas of suicide or harming yourself in any way, quickly consult professional help.
7. Be ready to battle depression on all fronts. After years of my own study as well as personal battle with this issue, I recognize there may be many reasons for a depressive episode. Check with your health care provider. But also consider a qualified counselor or a pastor or other clergyman who has expertise and the qualifications to deal with depression. In my honest opinion it can sometimes be primarily a medical/chemical problem, and many other occasions there are life experiences and psychological and mental concerns that ought to be explored with a qualified professional trained to help you through this troublesome mental health issue.
8. Don't be surprised if a great degree of anxiousness accompanies your depression. For me this was a vicious circle. I was depressed and just didn't know the reasons why, therefore my degree of anxiety started to rise, and the more my anxiety escalated, that provided me even more to become depressed about. So, gradually that was a cycle that I had to stop through some wise professional therapy. Just understand that you could be nervous during this period of time which is not uncommon. Try not to fret about it any more than you are already worried, and continuously seek out your physician and/or counselor's advice.
I wish you the very best. You will make it. You can get through this and find yourself feeling much better. Know that there is definitely help to be found and, especially, be sure you receive that help. You can overcome this! Blessings to all.
1. Recognize that you are not alone within this arena of the depressed. In the U.S., more than 19 million people deal with depression. A lot more women disclose depression symptoms than do men, but I am the perfect example that guys are prone to this particular problem too. Depression is sadly even more frequent for young people.
2. There is much, much reason for hope! Remember: Depression can be adequately treated. You can feel better. Mental health experts inform us that most folks who have a depressive episode (80% or even more) can feel better when they receive an appropriate treatment of various kinds. Sometimes it takes a while, but you CAN GET BETTER! So, look forward to that time, and anytime you feel significantly downhearted, always remember that this will not stay with your forever. Cling to that type of thought!
3. Don't ever mentally beat up on yourself. No matter what set off the occurrence of depression, know that you are certainly a person of great importance. I am a pastor and I hope you're not offended, however, you are a living soul of great value in the mind of The Almighty One. The hardships and unhappiness of depression do not indicate that you are a worthless person. In contrast, some individuals come out on the other side of depression with the newfound ability to assist many people given that there are so many people who can't relate to the disorder of depression.
4. De-fang depression. When you go through your very first occurrence of depression, you may not recognize exactly what is going on, and it might really be frightening. Nonetheless, if you were to have recurring bouts of depression (which unfortunately isn't rare), you can take the fangs from depression by means of recognizing what it is, verbalizing what it is, and going about the processes required to recover. The more that you realize just what your condition is, and that it is temporary, you can gradually find yourself being less afraid of depression if and when it occurs. You can begin to de-fang depression.
5. Keep in mind that the condition of real depression is very different than merely having the blues. The term "depressed" is too often used by those that actually do not have an idea of what true depression is. Individuals say, "I'm really depressed today," when really they are experiencing a simple case of the doldrums for any number of reasons. The date with the new guy didn't work out. The boss yelled at them, etc. Everyone can get the blues on any given day. However, deep, clinical depression is so much worse than the blues and is not to be look at as only a mild condition.
6. Do not go through a depressive incident by yourself. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, tell a close friend, family member, pastor, and certainly your medical professional. To involve those who love and support you through this problem will greatly enrich and expedite your recuperation time. And please, make an unyielding determination that if, at any time, you experience serious ideas of suicide or harming yourself in any way, quickly consult professional help.
7. Be ready to battle depression on all fronts. After years of my own study as well as personal battle with this issue, I recognize there may be many reasons for a depressive episode. Check with your health care provider. But also consider a qualified counselor or a pastor or other clergyman who has expertise and the qualifications to deal with depression. In my honest opinion it can sometimes be primarily a medical/chemical problem, and many other occasions there are life experiences and psychological and mental concerns that ought to be explored with a qualified professional trained to help you through this troublesome mental health issue.
8. Don't be surprised if a great degree of anxiousness accompanies your depression. For me this was a vicious circle. I was depressed and just didn't know the reasons why, therefore my degree of anxiety started to rise, and the more my anxiety escalated, that provided me even more to become depressed about. So, gradually that was a cycle that I had to stop through some wise professional therapy. Just understand that you could be nervous during this period of time which is not uncommon. Try not to fret about it any more than you are already worried, and continuously seek out your physician and/or counselor's advice.
I wish you the very best. You will make it. You can get through this and find yourself feeling much better. Know that there is definitely help to be found and, especially, be sure you receive that help. You can overcome this! Blessings to all.
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Learn from one who has been there. Check out Duladine Quinapeg 14 Ways to Deal With Depression, and also Brian Sloan's site Am I Depressed for real life depression help.
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