Do
Relaxation- Practice lying flat on floor if possible either in quietude or gentle classical music. This requires no thinking but feeling awareness only – Let nature’s vitality flow through and refresh your psyche
Enjoy a professional relaxation massage – to feel energies renewed
Physical exercise followed by a warm shower or bath with lavender or neroli bath oil
Take a series of slow deeper breaths before you decide to become active again – then deliberately inhale the perfume of one of the natural essential oils that appeals to you
Spend 5 minutes in upright position repeating your personal affirmation that inspires and makes you feel happy and strong
Drink pure water – rainwater if possible or drink a pure fresh fruit juice -sipping a little at a time and consciously drawing vitality
Appreciate being alive – Look around you and focus upon the beautiful forms, plants, sky, trees – to realise afresh how wonderful to be alive to learn and to enjoy nature and participate in the Life Adventure
Finally, promise yourself to remain as long as possible in this pleasant mind set or mood. Let nothing disturb you. Let no one have the power to disturb you. Remain calm in whatever circumstances
Attend classes or participate in sports that are directly helpful in lifting your mood –confiding in your therapist, attending laughing groups, comedy shows, or, listening to favourite melodic music
Be creative – painting, playing a musical instrument, sewing, crafts, singing or skills in a sport
Seek for a skilled psychologist who will help you without recommendation for prescription drugs, many of which cannot claim to cure and many can prove harmful
Find a healthy natural alternative to The Pill that is one proven cause of depression
Any or all of these are positive self determined ways to overcome depression and you will benefit continuing efforts especially when you find what really works for you personally.
Prayer is the universal ‘advice’ or technique to help lift your mood
Don’t
Drink alcohol – it will not help your depression in the long run
Don’t take antidepressant medications – many will be detrimental to your mental well being
Don’t remain solitary except to practise your private relaxation but enjoy walks and the company of a friend.
Don’t get in the habit of repeating to yourself or to others “I’m depressed ..” or “I’m feeling bad” – this has a negative effect upon the subconscious mind that relies upon positive thought feed-in.
Don’t continue any old habit – substitute a better one!
Don’t seek solace from food – when depressed is the worst time to digest food and your body will suffer
Don’t try to focus your mind in reading dutiful learning or study but rather choose to study a subject or hobby of genuine personal interest
Don’t bombard your brain with heavy rock noises or music that is loud and without melody at this is the cause of much depression.
Don’t burden your love ones or take out your moods upon others if you can confide in a psychologist or counsellor who is trained to be impartial and just listen.
REMEMBER
You are a special and unique person, created to experience and enjoy life as well as to offer your personal gifts and talents to others. Why waste life time?
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