Win Over Depression and Move On

Win Over Depression and Move On

 

"People got their own problems to deal with. It's human nature to be vulnerable, an essential part of life."

There are times when people are faced with difficult challenges in their lives. Some are easy to deal with, but there are those that can cause major breakdown. It gets even harder when other factors add to the stress that people are going through. The thing is, you are not alone. As humans, we are vulnerable to our self perceived weaknesses that tinker emotions and cause depression. There is no fixed rule in getting over depression or moving on. It has various degrees from breakups, losing a job, divorce, or loss of a loved one.

Whatever it is that makes you weak or vulnerable, also makes you depressed. But do remember all of these happen because it is a part of life. We never really asked for weakness, rejection, or misery. And no one would ever request for misfortune to happen in their lives. We have to accept it, being vulnerable is a part of life. You will never come to realize that you are strong, if you weren't weak in the first place. And people would never know the value of something, until it is too late and they've already lost.

                         

• Feeling down. According to the Royal College of Psychiatrist, depression could last for months or even years. Their feelings and thoughts cannot be controlled even if they want to. Depressed people will feel extreme sadness that will worsen through time. Whatever the cause of the depression is, people have to acknowledge what they feel so they could process the emotion afterwards.

• Speak up. People who feel depressed need to unclutter their minds. The American Psychiatric Association refers this as Psychotherapy or talk therapy. This will allow expression of vent up feelings. Go to a friend who would likely listen to you rather than giving a lot of advise. Crying is also one of those indirect ways that sad people do to speak up. It is true that sometimes they seek advice, but most of the time what they really want is someone who will listen to them and acknowledge their feelings.

• Redeem yourself. Think of doing yoga once in a while, to meditate and to give yourself space to process the emotions. Drink your favorite beverage in a cozy afternoon. Take a walk in the park and breathe fresh air. Go to a spa and pamper yourself. Whatever it is, do what makes you feel good.

• Focus on what matters. It is easier said that done, but this time, focus on the important things in your life and nothing else. Think of your health, family, love ones, friends, career and all other important things that complete you as a person. These are important elements that psychiatrist and therapist would always emphasize; eat well and sleep well. Learn from a well-known inspirational writer, Ms. Elizabeth Gilbert who wrote the famous novel EAT PRAY LOVE.

• Be patient. People recover from depression in different ways. Some may take a longer time. This is the hardest part, waiting for things to get better. Even with our best efforts to cope up with depression, we still feel like it is not enough. But we have to accept there are things that we certainly cannot control. Healing takes time, do not rush the process, it is better to recover at your own pace. Remember you are not in a battle, but you are making yourself stronger. Let the healing process take its natural course. One thing is for sure, depression will not last forever. The world will help you to be better and braver.

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Reference:

• APA. Depression. American Psychiatric Association. Retrieved on 22 Nov 2014 from http://www.psychiatry.org/depression.
• Timms, P. (2013) Depression. Royal College of Psychiatrists. Retreived on 22 Nov 2014 from http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/healthadvice/problemsdisorders/depression.aspx.