out depression

I have been practicing Yoga for close to 5 years now. Prior to this time
my life had been a day-to-day existence erected by symptoms of depression and low self-esteem. Aggravated by marring acne and burdensome Asthma symptoms
not feeling depressed was usually a rare occurrence. A rare occurrence that is; until I discovered Yoga and how it could help with depression treatment.

It’s not a surprise that I was not alone during this time as research has shown that some form of depression treatment medication is offered to over 20 million Americans annually. However
what should be the main cause of concern are the many side effects common to these anti-depression drugs. Effective as they may be for a while
it’s been noted that these depression drugs have several side effects which may include nausea
fatigue
insomnia and some sexual dysfunctions.

Thankfully
as with nearly any human ailment
at least in its not fatal stages
drug-free healing is not limited to curing any discomfort-including depression and this without these side-effects. One standout alternative for depression treatment my friends will be the incomparable Yoga.

How is this so? Well
first of all
with Yoga and its gentle movements and poses

Alpha waves (relaxation) and Theta waves (unconscious memory
dreams and emotions) tend to increase significantly after its execution. This finding is based on a Scandinavian study conducted by Eric Hoffman
Ph.D.
that measured brain waves before and after a two-hour Yoga class.

As a result
you tend to have more contact with your own subconscious and emotions. Moreover
after its use
alpha waves increases in the right temporal region of the brain as other studies have shown that people with depression tend to have more alpha activity in the left frontal-temporal region
while optimistic
extroverted people have more alpha activity on the right.

Moreover
with the execution of Yoga
a noted reduction in the hormone known as cortisol and increase in the hormone prolactin occurs—which is believed by many professionals to be the key in producing the anti-depressant effect of electroshock therapy

If this all sounds a bit advanced
perhaps a simpler illustration of how Yoga works effectively for depression treatment may be that it exercises the motor centers of the brain
making the blood flow away from the emotional activity center; consequently one becomes more receptive to positive thoughts.

Although this can be accomplished by the use of several Yoga poses
I will narrow the wide array of choices down to three simple yet very effective ones namely the Sun Salutations
Shoulder Stand and Relaxation poses.


Depression Treatment: Choice of Yoga Poses for depression help

1. The Sun Salutations:
The sun exercises stimulates and balances all systems of the body including the endocrine and nervous systems that have marked effects on our emotions
furthermore they induce deep breathing
which has been known over the ages to help alleviate many a stressful situation. Performed in rounds of 3
they actually are a combination of very simple movements executed in a flowing motion. Although they are usually a warm up to other Yoga poses
they can stand on their own as a Yoga session so you may not have to spend too much time to reap Yoga’s benefits as an alternative treatment for depression.

2. The Shoulder- Stand:
In spite of what its name may suggest
no worries
this pose is indeed very easy to execute and is the one pose that both old and new Yoga Instructors and writers view as near panacea for most human ailments including depression. It is essentially a very easy inversion pose that I see most kids practicing unknowingly…most of us have at some point
so again
it’s really easy. Being that you’re inverted
everything is turned upside down
throwing a new light on old behavioral patterns. Working together with its counter poses
you will see for yourself what this pose can do for depression treatment.

3. The Relaxation Pose:
Daddy of them all! As the name suggests; it involves lying motionless on one’s back with emphasis on deep
even breathing and meditation. It is usually performed for several minutes to alleviate stress and mental tension and positive affirmations such as helpful verses from religious books could be mentally repeated during its execution.
Being a Christian myself
one of my favorite verses while executing this pose will be a personalized derivative of Rom 12: 2-“I am being transformed by the renewing of my thoughts.”

Depression Treatment: Closing Thoughts on Other Factors.

No one is saying that Yoga POSES alone will be the end all be all of your depression. No. Poses alone DO NOT constitute Yoga. Breathing exercises (known as pranayama)
Meditation
(which could be rooted in your religious or spiritual beliefs) and a proper diet-all being important limbs of Yoga
should be used in your use of Yoga for depression treatment.

These limbs will be subjects of other articles to save space; however
for a depression treatment alternative without unwanted and oft times harmful side effects
dare I say drug-free healing using simple Yoga principles and natural methods might be your best bet
it did work for me.

So the next time depression sends you to the doctor
you may do well to ask for a new prescription for depression treatment-Yoga. I believe it won’t hurt and possibly could help you immensely.

Depression is of two types one is Major Depressive Disorder and the other Bipolar Disorder. The two are different which require different treatments. The symptoms of the former involves sadness
excessive crying
loss of pleasure
sleeping too much or too little
low energy
restlessness
difficulty in concentrating
irritability
loss of appetite or overeating
feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness
feelings of physical problems that are not caused by physical illness or injury like headaches
digestive problems
pain and thoughts of death or suicide.

Bipolar disorder involves episodes of depression and also episodes of mania like inappropriate sense of euphoria (excitement)
reckless behavior
little sleep needed
excessive energy
racing thoughts; talking too much
out of control spending
difficulty concentrating
irritability
abnormally increased activity including sexual activity
poor judgment
aggressive behavior
extreme irritability or “out of control” behavior. People with depression do not experience manic episodes.

And an episode whether depressive or manic can last for days
weeks
months or even years. It is very essential to note that the treatment differs for both the conditions.
Both biological factors like genetics and psychological factors like stress play a major role in causing depression.

For people who are correctly diagnosed with depression i.e. major depressive disorder
antidepressant medications are often highly effective and they must be taken regularly for three to four weeks
sometimes even longer
before the full response is seen. Other treatments involve Electroconvulsive therapy
Lithium and Anticonvulsant medication both used for prevention. Sometimes interpersonal therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy is also used.

Treatments for bipolar disorder often involve a two-part plan of using both medication and psychotherapy. Different types of medications are used to treat bipolar disorder
including medicines for controlling manic symptoms
depressive symptoms or medications that help stabilize the patient's mood. Psychotherapy
with a licensed therapist or social worker
is also used in bipolar disorder treatment. Cognitive Therapy focuses on changing inappropriate or negative thought patterns
Behavioral Therapy focuses on current behaviors and Interpersonal therapy focuses on current relationships that can affect the illness. Psychoeducation helps the patient and family understand the illness and recognize signs of relapse. Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy focuses on daily routines that can promote emotional stability. The line of treatment depends on the patient’s needs who usually works with healthcare professionals that supervise the patient’s care maintaining personal contact with each other to help ensure the patients' continued progress.

In both of the above cases it is very important that you do not stop treatment on your own
whether you have concerns about your medicine or if you feel you are doing better
discuss openly with your doctor.

One of the problems that affect us humans is a state of mind referred to as depression.

Exactly what is depression?

Why do we suddenly find ourselves stuck in a sea of inertia
unable to think positively
unable to hold on to positive thoughts
frozen in a zombie like state of inactivity?

Even experts disagree on the core causes of depression and the methods of treatment. Should they be palliative or something more uncompromising?

This is of course no help to us if we are immersed in the thickening fog of a bout of depression.

If we ever find ourselves in a state of depression we must find and build from within the strength
the motivation
the wish and the will to conquer this debilitating mind set.

First of all we have to accept that we alone allowed ourselves to drift into this parlous way of thinking.

The trigger could have been any one of a million reasons and may well have been an external event over which we had no control
however the antidote has to be found within us and is under our control.

The first thing we need to understand is that we are not alone.

Read the newspapers and watch TV and over and over again there are accounts of people we would probably regard as ’having everything’ checking themselves into this or that clinic for help with some problem or other.

What for one person may be simply a mild set back can for another become the trigger which then sets off the internal self defeating process of the ‘poor me’ syndrome.

Why is it that a situation which is a mild irritation for one person can lead another to almost suicidal tendencies?

The answer is because we are all different in some way.

A visit to one of the many web sites offering behavioural profiling services will help you to identify your personal style as a first step to better understanding yourself

Once you understand why you react the way you do to certain situations you may then set about arranging your life so as to avoid those situations in the future or at least be better prepared to handle them when they do confront you.

Understanding yourself and why you react the way you do to situations with which you are faced is a prime initial requisite for self help with depression.

Learning
understanding and accepting that we can control what we allow to be accepted as fact by our brain is the next step. So often an initial perception turns out to be inaccurate. Generally speaking nothing is ever so bad or
as good as it may at first appear.

What is important is to understand that it is possible for us to move to a position where we take preventative steps to ensure that we stay clear of infectious negative thoughts in the future.

Negative thoughts are the seed pearls of depression. These negative thoughts and internal video recordings of past failure and disappointment clog up our brain. They lay there dormant just waiting for the right set of circumstances to explode into action and cloud our thinking.

The late Dr. Hall
a clinical psychologist of international renown devoted his life to helping people understand who they were and then encouraging them to take the necessary steps to become who they really wanted to be.

Doctor George Hall discovered that it is possible to install a brain filter which stops negatives from being accepted by the brain. Just as we may install a virus checker or a firewall on our PC or Lap top we can install the same preventative systems in our brain.

Dr. Hall developed a personal development course called ‘Human Cybernetics’ it was a blueprint to follow for those who really did want to self improve and fully develop their potential in life.

I was privileged to be a student of Dr. Hall in 1975 and the tutorials he led were life changing for those of us fortunate enough to be exposed to his teachings.

Dangerous self talk and replaying internal tapes of past failures and disappointments he always propounded to be the most debilitating of activities a human being could engage in as this activity served only to reinforce a negative self image.

Negative self talk must immediately be replaced by constructive self talk and optimistic visual imaginings. Those negative tapes and videos in the mind must be deleted and recorded over with new images of success and achievement.

There are many self help courses available today. Try running a search on personal development or something similar and you will find many
many sites offering help and assistance much of which is free of charge.

There are also sites offering self-awareness questionnaires which are designed to help you focus on any deep seated negatives which may be holding you back from achieving your life dreams.

This may then be used by you as a platform from which to launch your new beginnings.

Self help for depression is all about taking that first step to control your future thoughts and activity.

Decide today to take charge of your life and to live it as you want to and not as others would have you live it.

Whatever you do
do it for you!

* What is Depression?

Depression is a disorder
engaged in a person’s body
mood and thoughts. It can influence and interrupts eating
sleeping or judging manner. It is different from unhappiness or a “down” feeling. It is also not an indication of personal flaws or a condition that can be motivated or wanted away.

Persons with this disorder cannot just gather themselves together and get well. Usually
treatment is important and significantly vital to healing.


* Are there different types of depression?

Yes
there are actually three primary types of depression. Most of these are established by how ominous the signs are. They are:

•Major depression – This is the most serious type of mood disorder based on the number of signs and austerity of symptoms. It has become a severe health disorder and significant health concern in this country.

•Manic depression – This type involves both high and low mood swings. It also indicates other major symptoms not found in other depression types.

•Dysthymia depression – identifies the low to moderate level of depression that continues for about two years and sometimes longer. Though the symptoms are not as serious as a major depression
they more lasting and defiant to healing. People with this type develop a major depression for a moment when depressed.


* What is major depression?

This is the most serious type of depression. More symptoms found in this depression that are usually severe and serious.

Sometimes
it can be an effect from a particular disturbing incident in your life or it may develop gradually because of various personal frustrations and life struggles. Some people seem to develop the signs of a major depression with no apparent life problems.

Major depression can happen once
because of a major emotional trauma
react to healing
and will not happen again as long as you live. This is normally what they called a “single episode depression”.

Some people are inclined to have habitual depression
with events of depression followed by periods of a number of years without depression
followed by another one
typically in reaction to another distress. This would be continuing depression.

Usually
the healing is similar
but that healing normally is over a longer period for continuing depression.


* What is Post-partum depression?

Postpartum depression can vary from temporary "blues" following childbirth to serious
unbearable and emotional depression.

Post partum depression signs are just the same to those experienced by other depressives
involving desperate belief
feelings of despair
low self-confidence
and constant fatigue and mood changes.

It can be healed successfully as long as the mother and her support group identify the warning symptoms and examine them with considerate clinical experts. While some psychological occurrences and depressive feelings might be completely normal
constant feeling of unimportance or desperate views are not.

The secret to healing is to be honest with what you feel during each post partum meeting with your physician.


* What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder felt by most people during Winter months. It is characterized by a seasonal depression
the “down” feeling
a longing to sleep for too long and habitual desire for starchier foods.

The signs of SAD normally start in the late Fall where there is already less daytime. It may not start subside until late winter or spring.

Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder include:

•Symptoms such as unnecessary eating and sleeping
weight increase normally take place during the Fall or Winter months.
•Complete reduction from despair happens in the Spring and Summer months.

•Indications have taken place in the past two years
with no seasonal depression episodes.

•Seasonal episodes considerably outnumber no seasonal depression episodes.

•There is a longing for sweet and starchy foods.


* What is bipolar depression?

Bipolar depression
also identified as manic depression
is categorized as a type of affective disorder or mood disorder that happens during life’s normal difficulties. It can become a severe clinical condition. It is a significant health concern in the United States. This is distinguished by irregular episodes of acute excitement
elevated mood
or bad temper (also referred to as mania) opposed episodic
common depressive signs.

Depression is a serious medical condition that can affect anyone. Men
women and children are all susceptible to this disease which can have devastating effects on someone's daily life. Depression can come on suddenly
for no reason
or it might follow a traumatic experience such as a death or some other traumatic experience.

Symptoms of depression can interfere with a person's ability to work
sleep
study and enjoy life in a fruitful way. If you find that these symptoms persist for more than a few weeks you should discuss it with your doctor. The symptoms to look for include: sadness
irritability
no interest in hobbies and activities which once were loved
hopelessness
problems sleeping
fatigue
thoughts of suicide or death
feelings of guilt and significant weight change.

Once these symptoms start affecting the way you live your life
it's time to seek help. M.I.
who has had depression on and off for many years says
I never really knew what was wrong with me. I would have these bouts with trying to cope with life, but all I would end up doing is staying sad and crying all the time. I couldn't see any way out of what I was dealing with in my life, but I'm glad I hung in there. Being able to find out what was wrong with me and knowing that I could get treatment for it changed my life.


Depression an also affect the physical health of a person
which is a symptom that is often overlooked. I. A.
a depression sufferer shares
I would get these pains in my arms, shoulder and hands. My doctor told me that he couldn't find anything wrong. Nothing wrong with my bones or my joints, but the pains never seemed to go away. Now I know it was related to the depression.


No one knows what exactly causes depression
but some believe it might be caused by an imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain
and in that instance you and your doctor might decide that you need to take antidepressants. One form of depression called "Seasonal Affective Disorder" (SAD) uses light therapy as treatment since it's thought that a lack of sunlight during certain times of the year could be a cause.

If you think depression might be entering your life
don't wait to get help. There is nothing wrong with asking questions and trying to get help. Many people are too afraid or feel guilty about asking for help for depression. A lot of the world still thinks that depression is "just the blues" or just a person feeling down. Depression is a very real medical condition that is just as valid as having a broken bone that would need to be treated.

"A reluctance to get help can lead to years of disability and not having a good and happy life
says B.D.,
I could have gotten help a long time ago
but I waited for about ten years before taking action. I thought I should have been a person strong enough to beat depression on my own. I sure wish I had made the move toward help instead of waiting."

Remember
depression is a treatable condition that can get better. You need to take the steps to get the help you need.

Because most people get depressed from time to time
there is that eternal question if depression is a real illness. The answer is: yes. The clinical one
that is. It has been said that about one out of eight United States residents will likely become clinically depressed. Some experience it once in a lifetime
while others have multiple episodes. This is a fact: if a person gets depressed for the first time
there is a 50 percent chance that he will fall to the same predicament again. And come the second time
there is the threat that he will go into a third depressing episode.

Depression is a real illness as it involves the mental
emotional and even physical faculties of the person. It is not just a transient sad feeling that will go away when one wills it to. There are symptoms and signs as well as corresponding treatment. If not handled properly and immediately
it may escalate to worse conditions. Like any other illness
depression has also variations.

There are three types of depressive disorders: major depressive disorder
bipolar disorder and dysthymic disorder.

Major depression is a culmination of all the symptoms and signs that intervene with one's capability to act normally. It can happen once
but recurring episodes are possible.

Its less severe counterpart is dysthymia which is characterized by the same symptoms of major depression
only they do not totally interfere with one's activities. A person who has dysthymic disorder can suffer major depression sometime during his life.

Bipolar disorder is also a type of depression that involves drastic mood changes
from being very high one minute to severely depressed the next. The manic cycle can make the person hyper and overenthusiastic but it changes as soon as the depressed cycle hits. The depressed cycle encompasses all the symptoms of depression.

Because depression is an illness
there are symptoms. Again
they are the following:

1. Persistent "empty" feeling

2. Unbelievable hopelessness

3. Feeling guilty and worthless all the time

4. Lack or loss of interests in activities that used to bring joy to the patient and this includes sex.

5. Prominent fatigue

6. Has a difficult time making decisions

7. Development of sleep problems

8. Loss of appetite and drastic weight change or loss

9. Suicidal attempts and thoughts.

10. Pronounced irritability

11. Physical aches and pains that have no physiological basis

The good news is at the end of this dark tunnel called depression
there is hope. Treatment is available in three types: psychotherapy
antidepressant medicine and the combination of the two. There are also times when electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and light therapy are employed. We will discuss these in depth in an upcoming article.

Thank God we have problems.
No
that is not a misprint friend. It is true. Why? Because it means we are still alive and guess what
it means you are being made stronger. Granted
we all have problems
some big
some small; all a source of worry
anxiety and maybe even sadness. It is part of living. The truth is it is how we handle our difficulties and problems that can make or break us as humans. Difficulties should act as a spur for action
according to Charles de Gaulle: "Difficulties attracts the man of character because it is in embracing it that he realizes himself!"

As powerful a grip as depression may have on you
as much as depression hurts and can make things seem hopeless
remember the quote above and make the steps to belittle the strength of this enemy of your happiness
before this foe called depression hurts you.

I believe it’s been said that we only use about 10% of our brain and maybe even less when it comes to our problems
which in turn aggravates how much depression hurts or seems to affect us. If you truly look within and reach for the strength that lies inside of all of us
you will see that most problems are really only bigger than what they are. Truthfully we magnify their effects with pessimistic and hopeless thoughts.

“Okay
Mr. “Big Shot”
you tell me how to go about overcoming my depression”
I will do my best for you my friend
but promise that you will try what I tell you.

To lessen the pain of depression and your problems
here are some tips for you.

1. Think positively thoughts as much as is humanly possible. Always believe there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Remember: “As a man thinks in his heart
so is he…” If you think ‘it’ that things will improve
fate and the life forces around will be at your disposal to aid you to succeed.

2. Watch what you utter and try as much as possible to say positive things about your life
the cause of your depression and situations. “Death and Life is in the power of your tongue (words)
those who love its fruits (aware of its consequences) will eat from it. (enjoy…or well if negative
not enjoy…it)
Speak to your situation by repeating positive affirmation aloud.

3. Assess your problems and DO something about it. Try to figure out why it
Occurred in the first place
learn from the situation and take the lesson as a learning experience you can draw from to make things better in the future.

Now
since a common symptom of depression is a feeling of worthlessness
why not increase your self-worth and confidence by making yourself healthier. A healthy body equates to a healthy mind
and a healthy mind
friends
is a powerful one. Stronger than any hurt depression could bring your way
stronger than your problems
stronger than your pains. But
like any muscle
you’ve got to work at it to ‘make’ it strong.

I mentioned getting healthy. Well we all know how; through a proper diet and exercise.
The former will nourish and make you literally feel great and the latter
especially in regards to depression will exercise the motor centers of the brain
making the blood flow away from the emotional activity center; consequently you become more receptive to positive thoughts
which by the way is the first step to healing depression –there is a quote that supports this
it goes-“Be transformed by the renewing of your thoughts”
Say that over and over
until it seeks into your subconscious.

For those who believe in the existence of the Unseen yet the Omnipotent and Present One…God. A simple and straightforward prayer asking for His help can and will soothe the pain and challenges we may have to face in our lives. He has promised us two things when it comes to facing life's ups and downs: "He will never give us more than we can handle" and to "Fear not for I am with thee
be not dismayed for I am thy God
I will help thee and strengthen and I will uphold you with my victorious right Hand!". Indeed
these are powerful verses to keep in mind in coping with depression.

I’m not saying things will be instantly better
hey Rome wasn’t built in a day friends.
With anything in life
you have to work-not necessarily hard at it-but smarter and we all know you only get out of something what you put into it-actually
a lot more.

Depression hurts
we know that; but now YOU can beat depression because you are stronger!

You can make it if you try.

There are specific quotes in the Bible that target emotional health and well being and this should come as no surprise as this Book does cover
in my opinion the whole range of humanity
including depression and its symptoms. As a source of a help for depression
like perhaps any religious book
it could work wonders for dealing with depression-of course when used wisely.

These symptoms of depression
which consequently make us seek help
include feeling alone
having low-self esteem
a negative outlook on life and even in some more adverse cases
suicidal thoughts. Thankfully
there is a God who cares and His assistance in regards to a successful depression treatment remains unmatched. The key is you have to approach the methods the RIGHT WAY.

Most of us turn to prayer in seeking depression help
however as I’ve stated in previous articles
to get the answers you seek for your problems (which actually may lie within
by the way) will require a clear mind. This perhaps can come only from a cleaner body. Since fasting is advocated in several faiths
perhaps this is why most people in the Bible (or even the Quran) fasted before
during and after seeking God’s help.

Remember drugless remedies have three limbs: Diet
exercise and Positive thinking. I’ve covered the diet and exercise part
let’s deal with positive thoughts for depression help.

To strengthen your thoughts and emotional health with the Bible (obviously I am Christian folks
but I am sure any religious book will work)
I refer you to what I label as thought conditioners that you can use for depression help in conjunction to the proper diet and exercises touched on in other articles.

Depression Help: Biblical Quotes for Positive Affirmations

1. Romans 12 verse 2: “Be ye Transformed by the renewing of your thoughts”
2. Nahum 1 verse 7: “The Lord is good
a strong hold in the day of trouble and He remembers those that trust in Him”
3. Isaiah 41 verse 10: “Fear not for I am with you
don’t be dismayed for I am your God

I will help you and make you strong and uphold you with my victorious Right Hand”
4. Hebrews 13 verse 5: “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
5. Psalm 23 verse 4: Yea
though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
6. 1 Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation (problem) has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful
who will not allow you to be tempted (tested) beyond what you are able
but with the temptation (problem) will also make the way of escape
that you may be able to bear it."

Okay
I have to stop friends
why? Because there are TONS of verses you can draw spiritual strength and help for depression from. They are best personalized to make them work effectively as depression help tools for your situation.

You may choose to repeat them upon awakening or right before going to sleep to enable the thoughts to seek into your subconscious. Moreover
borrowing from my previous article on using Yoga for depression help
why not try affirming some of these words mentally in the wonderful and exhilarating corpse pose.

Remember though
as powerful as these verses are
to derive the best results
ensure to include the other limbs of drug-free healing being exercise and diet in regards to a successful depression help program.

So empower yourself today to a successful help for depression with biblical quotes and the right positive attitude.

May happiness be yours.

In spite of the immense technological advancements and inventions designed to make our lives easier
depression still exists and millions of people are still seeking a depression cure. With all the sources of entertainment around us
depression still lurks in the core of our very existence as humans.

Why? Could it be that with all the technology and scientific breakthroughs that we have lost the very essence of our being as humans? That-being a deep connection with the Omnipotent.

This may very well be the case. We work too hard
go at neck-breaking speeds in life to get things done and never take the time to relax and draw on the Higher Power inherent within us
it is no wonder over 25 million people in the United states are depressed and consequently seeking a depression cure to end their misery.

Coming from a Christian background and adhering to most of its principles in my honest opinion
an answer when asking for a depression cure will be a re-connection with God
by perhaps the most powerful yet easy method that although it is as old as the mountains is still extremely effective till this day: Prayer.

Don’t approach it by thinking that you have to say some specific verses or a bunch of “Thee’s and ‘Thou’s’”. That’s not necessary
talk to your Creator as you would your best friend and let it all out.

The next step will be to simply take the time out to relax.

I’m going to borrow from Yoga folks
and the pose here is the relaxation pose.
It involves laying flat on a bed
and consciously breathing deeply and evenly in a ratio of 5:5:5 (inhalation
retention and exhalation). You may do this accompanying a clock or a metronome. Breathe evenly as thus for several minutes
now consciously make auto-suggestions to your body starting from the toes to relax by saying mentally: “my toes are hereby relaxed
my feet are hereby relaxed etc…”

Do this working to the crown of your head and make sure every organ you can think of is relaxed by this auto-suggestion. Now the best part
pick one of the following quotes depending on your spiritual beliefs and repeat this to yourself…(or heck
pick them all and repeat one after the other…)

1. I am that pure consciousness or self.
2. I can do all things through God who strengthens me.
3. They that wait upon God shall renew their strength.

Repeat this ‘mantra’ mentally till it seeps into your subconscious and it literally replaces the negative thoughts you may have about your problems
just as light always overcomes darkness.

Now
turn to your right side
breathe evenly again
then arise and approach your day believing that you are refreshed and drawing upon that higher power for a depression cure.

Friends
this is very important
that you believe you are healed
just like a child believes the pain felt earlier has been cured by Mom kissing it away. Yes
such a child-like faith is required. Child-like but folks
powerful! It’s been written: “According to your faith be it unto you” (this is a basic law of successful living.)

In addition to this
to co-operate with the Higher Power in healing you
you’ve got to meet this Power halfway. Make efforts to better yourself. Let’s get back to the basics folks
exercise
eating right and positive thinking. In regards to a depression cure
you may have to supplement drawing upon that Higher Power with seeking good company
sources of laughter and a wise avoidance of those factors or people that bring you down.

A depression cure is within reach
the power which has its roots in the Omnipotent and Unseen is right there inside of you. With the tips above
you can draw from it
solve your problems and lead a depression free life.

Empower yourself with a depression cure that works
reconnecting with the spiritual forces around you. Great wonders exist in your mind. Tap into it and win.

Eighteen year old Catherine had everything: the most supportive family
a loving boyfriend
awesome set of friends and a comfortable life. But all of these things took a backseat when she was diagnosed with depression. From the bubbly chatterbox that she was
she morphed into a melancholic girl who had nothing in mind but to kill herself. "There is nothing left to live for. I'm worthless and hopeless." That statement ran in her head over and over again. She wanted to jump off the bridge or drink formaldehyde on a whim.

She was suicidal.

It took a lot of trips to the doctor and support from her family and friends before Catherine bounced back to normalcy. Now
the melancholia and suicidal thoughts are gone. She has just finished college and is about to start her dream job.

Suicide is defined as the act of killing oneself intentionally. It stems from severe depression
an illness that intervenes with the mental
physical and emotional aspect of a person.

The majority of depressed people do not actually die from suicide. But depression does trigger a higher suicidal risk. New data has reported that two percent of depressed people who have received treatment for depression in an outpatient scenario might die by suicide. Four percent of those who were treated in an inpatient hospital setting might also die by the same method. Those who have suicidal attempts before are also likely to die by suicide later on. Another research shows that 7 percent of men with a history of depression will eventually kill themselves whereas only 1 percent of women with history of depression will do.

Those who have had mood disorders commit suicide. The clinically depressed younger ones often turn to substance abuse to kill themselves.

The most common method of suicide is by the use of firearms
as it makes up the 60 percent of suicides. From a study of the National Institute of Mental Health
about 80 percent of white males commit suicide by shooting themselves. This pushes the resolve that a firearm must be removed from the home if a family member is discovered to be at risk for suicide.

The next most common method for men is hanging where as drug overdose or self-poisoning is the second most common suicidal method for the women.

Other than depression
there are other risk factors for suicide:

1. Impulsivity. There are people out who do things on a whim. If one has a gun in hand
he might shoot himself out of an impulse.

2. Traumatic life events. A death of a loved one
financial rut or other adversity might compel a person to kill him or herself.

3. History of suicide in the family. There is such a thing as "suicide contagion" in which a person is exposed to suicides and suicidal attempts often. This can become a risk factor for killing onself.

4. Family violence If one is physically or sexually abused
he or she might turn to suicide to end the ordeal.

5. Suicide attempt before He has done it before
why not do it again?

6. Alcohol and drug abuse An alcoholic or drug addict will reach a point when he will have no qualms on killing himself.

Depression is a problem that has to be uprooted to keep suicidal thoughts at bay. If a person is suicidal
it is a must that he receives professional treatment. Usually
those who are thinking of killing themselves do not know they need help.

Preventing suicide is no easy feat
either. It is in this light that a broad and extensive suicide prevention program must be established. These programs must zero in on the treatment of depression and drug abuse. Before being launched to the public
they must be scientifically assessed and tested first for effectiveness and safety. They must also be extensive and complex enough so that the effects will last a long time and eventually banish all suicidal thoughts. They must also be carried out according to the age
culture and gender of the suicidal patients.

Depression and suicide do go together
but if one works hard to combat depression thoughts of suicide will be banished.