Finding a method to relieve depression
Gwynne Curry writes about a number of experiences that can encourage depression:
I’m a lot like you… I was depressed for a LONG time and I didn’t like it.
As a matter of fact I’ve personally experienced 30+ years of chronic depression with at least two episodes of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Here are some of the things I’ve encountered during my life’s journey:
* sexual abuse…
* abandonment issues…
* becoming a mother at age 17…
* 2 bankruptcies (one personal and one corporate)…
* loss of home that was a primary residence…
* diagnosed with rheumatoid and osteoarthritis at age 34…
* 2 divorces…
* abusive spouse who was an alcoholic…
Things got so bad, I almost couldn’t get out of bed, didn’t want to see anyone and wanted to pull the covers over my head and hide from the world.
Fast-forward to today and I now live a life FREE of depression, and have been depression free for more than 5 years, because… I had a burning desire to feel better.
My perseverance led me to the answers I had been searching for. What I discovered helped me to put all the pieces of the puzzle together into a coherent structure.
In the beginning I learned techniques which I applied in my daily life that brought a feeling of relief, but would last only a short time. Then I would feel discouraged and get depressed again.
But, I refused to give up. I continued to try new and different techniques… I studied NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), took the Silva Method of Mind Development course, studied with Native American Indians, and even became a certified hypnotherapist.
These studies did not give me all the answers, but I learned something and gained benefits from each one.
From her article: Finding a method that works to relieve depression.
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I decided to start running to alleviate my depression. I began a blog to document my progress. Running Off My Depression http://t.co/CP2y1RE
Thank you for sharing one of your coping mechanisms for depression. I’ve heard of NLP before but never really did any research on it. If it is helping you, that’s great.
My two favorite are walking and praying. At this stage of my depression (in remission for 4 years)they work every time.
Kindest regards,
Dave
Most people suffering from bouts of depression, anxiety and general mood disorders that greatly affect their quality of life don’t even know that they have non-prescription options to treat their depression effectively.
Instead, most people will either “bite the bullet” through the rough times, or they will seek the advice of a professional such as a phychiatrist or psychologist, and perhaps go through counseling, or be put on a prescription antidepressant such as Zoloft or Prozac. Did you know that antidepressants are currently the third leading classification of prescription drugs by overall revenue and profitability?
I really admire people who have the strength to combat this disease and when doing so, giving strength to so many others. Thank you!