family support depression
Obviously depression is all in the mind. For some people there are literally hundreds, maybe thousands of reasons to feel depressed, and believe it or not, there are just as many ways to feel better and more cheerful. Some of them are easy, some are more difficult. But if you really WANT to feel better, only you can do that for yourself. Drugs always have negative side effects. People are in control of their own selves. Just be happy. It is a state of mind. Put yourself into it... Take care of yourself and you will start to feel better about yourself. Happiness will happen like a domino effect. One thing will lead to another. Clean yourself. Take a bubble bath by candlelight. Groom yourself, maybe go to the barber or beauty salon. Clean your home, turn on some good music and clean. It will clean your soul. Exercise. Smile, it is contagious. Do things for others, even though you may not want to. Do a person a favor. Go out of your way to help someone. Think positive, negative thoughts can only harm your soul. Don't let negative people into your life, deflect all negative energies and let the positive fill your life. Eat healthy foods, your body will thank you and you will feel better physically. Listen to happy music, it can change your mood almost instantly. Watch happy television programs, just fast forward the commercials and the news. Don't watch the news, the media only reports sad, negative and depressing topics. Sing happy songs. Make a list of things you love and concentrate on each of them and feel the love inside you. Be optimistic, pessimistic thoughts only lead to more of the same. Take a walk in nature and truly love the beauty of the world and all it's creatures. Give someone a compliment and tell them they look handsome or pretty. Believe that everything is always going to get better. Give a hug to a friend or a stranger, the love will rub off. Pretend you're a movie star and pamper yourself all day. Start a happiness journal and write beautiful things and thoughts about yourself and others. Do something fun or creative, something you really enjoy. Learn something new. Reflect on past events in your life that made you happy. Change the scenery, paint your house, decorate. Break out of the routine, try something new, do something new. Do it for yourself. Dance even if you don't know how. Go to a petting zoo and give some love to some animals. Animals live in the present and give love unconditionally. Do yoga. Meditate. Live your own life. Get motivated. Remember there are always people that want to help you and will be there for you. Once you start doing some of these things you won't have time to be depressed. When we realize and accept the fact that life can be difficult, we begin to make it less painful. Some people say Mood disorders can sometimes be caused by a nutritional deficit, eat healthy. Maybe see a nutritionist.
The above is just my thoughts on the subject of depression and was shortened to fit.
Hugs, JoolieGirl
