Depression has a way of sneaking into our lives when we least expect it. In fact, many people are not even aware that they are depressed. It seems to show up out of nowhere. Someone will mention to someone else how they are feeling, "depressed." Or one might suggest, "you," are depressed. The next thing you know, the suggestion prompts you to contemplate such a statement, only to realize it and in turn, agree that yes, you do feel a little sad or down. You feel like something is wrong, like you are just a little, "off." There are many signs of depression, yet they can be easily confused with things that relate to a completely healthy person.
If you are afraid I'm about to write out some signs of depression because it scares you or you feel that you might find out, you're depressed, don't worry. Depression is not something you need to feel embarrassed about. You don't need to feel guilty. You don't need to feel ashamed. You definitely don't need to be alarmed. Depression is a normal phenomenon. It happens to everyone at one time or another. My goal is to teach you that, if you are going to get into depression, then get in and get out. I want you to experience it, thrive from it, and successfully pass through it.
People who are suffering from depression, and the reason I say, "suffering" is because it is a tiring experience for mind and body. It can make you feel very tired, as though you are fighting the common cold. Depression can make you sleepy and sleepless, anxious or nervous, agitated, impatient, hopeless or helpless. You might even feel like crying for no apparent reason. However, all of this is normal when talking about depression. Yes, you are normal and you will survive.
Depression is a natural reaction to loss, loneliness, and the belief that you don't measure up to others around you. If you find that you have fallen into the realm of depression, you are going to need to start building yourself up instead of tearing yourself down. You can spend all day bashing yourself but this is self destructive and unfriendly to your very own soul. Stop talking bad about yourself and to yourself, and begin building a solid, protective home, that your brain so badly desires and deserves to live in. You can build a protective environment where only thoughts of goodness and joy are allowed inside.
It is important to write out a list for yourself with a distinct line down the page. Divide what you have been doing to bring yourself down, and what you are going to begin doing now, in order to bring yourself up. These inspiring items are allowed to be exciting and outrageous. Reach for the stars and look for methods of pure inspiration to start you on a new path. It is so easy to get stuck on the wrong path. It's so easy to remain on the wrong path out of habit, or comfort. The path seems comfortable, the idea of getting off the path sounds scary, intimidating and uncertain. You can not allow the excitement to be stomped out by your own fears, your own inner voice talking you out of it. You have to see the new path as an adventure. An opportunity to start again, start new. It is a chance to run, jump, leap and bound into a new level of reality and joy. It is the chance your soul needs to move ahead and move beyond anything that relates to the negative.
When you know you have stumbled onto the wrong path, the path of despair and depression, you may walk along for a short while, but you must know and you must set limitations quickly. Be aware of the path, and sit and wallow in the emotions of a depressed path if you must. Cry, sulk, express yourself through writing, singing, talking but set a definite date to take the detour back to the path of recovery.
The path of positive thinking and positive actions. The path of inspiration and motivation. The path of revival. Dive into those things you love, those things you have always wanted to do but haven't. Dive into helping yourself by helping others. Dive into self approval, identifying self worth and self value. Dive into experiences of all types. Reading, art, music, song, exercise. Reconnecting with friends and family who are healthy, uplifting and beneficial for you. Remember to sit in meditation or prayer. Find your new path and explore it with enthusiasm and hope. Excitement and energy.
Don't forget to make a plan to avoid those things that bring you back to the path of despair and depression and do your best to steer clear. It is so hard to do this at first and falling back on old habits happens to us all but you do have the power to change this. You do have the power to steer clear, to set up guidelines for yourself. Describing those red flags to watch out for, will help you steer clear of the wrong path. Remembering those things that have brought you down in the past and working to avoid such scenario's. Avoid the things that bring you down, the people, the places and the things. You will be validated with wonderful rewards that you will be able to see, hear and touch, just by being careful to stay on the better path.
You are so valuable. You are so important to the world in which you live. You make the world a better place. Keep lifting yourself and your soul to the highest place it can be, for it is there that you shall soar.
S.
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