overcoming depression by InternetLord 2013/06/22 19:40
1. Set Goals
Something special happens the moment the paper
meets the pen and we write down our goals. Our
brain chemistry changes, neurons fire, hormones are
deployed, and we start thinking about how we can
achieve those goals.
2. Sleep
Getting the right amount of sleep is healthy for our
body and mind. Some argue that sleep deprivation
treats depression, but I don't buy it. I think it's a
cheap distraction that catches up to you within days.
Get enough rest.
3. Exercise
If you're physically capable, try one hour of cardio (or
as much as you can). If you're tee-shirt is soaking
wet, you're standing in a puddle of your own sweat,
and you can feel the endorphins pumping through
your body, you did it right. Shower up and try not
being happy, I dare you.
4. Forgiveness
Many times we're making ourselves sad for no good
reason at all. People have been known to keep
grudges for lifetimes (most religions and
nationalities keep them for generations). When you
forgive, you remove this weight off your shoulders
and put yourself in a position to be happier.
5. Gratitude
Many times when we complain we can cause
ourselves to be sad. Complaining is just a factor of
not taking into account what we're grateful for. Sit
down and make a list of 100 things you're grateful
for right now (and I dare you not to feel better).
6. Sunlight
Certain people have a disorder, in which, due to a
lack of sunlight, they experience seasonal
sadness. I'm somewhat affected by this in the
winter when the days are shorter. That's why it pays
to grab your iPod (or your friend) and go for 30
minute walks each day and embrace the sunlight.
7. Hydration
This has always been my downfall; I don't drink
enough and chances are you don't either. Some
days I drink only 1 cup of water, and I feel horrible.
When I remember, and drink 2-3 liters, I'm happy as
a kitten on cat-nip, and productive as a bat out of
hell.
8. Friendships
Your life force, support system, and everything that
matters. It's not hard to make friends if you put the
time in. Everyone wants to be heard, appreciated,
and loved. Start off by listening, appreciating and
loving, and it will come back your way.
9. Reading
Take a temporary leave from reality and bury
yourself in one of your favorite books. A lot of wise
people have been through what you're going through
and they made it through to the other side to tell
about it.
10. Journal
This could be an escape but it doesn't have to be. You
can write about fiction, and transport yourself to
another world, or you can write about what's going
on, and let your thoughts carry you through to a
solution. Many great books were written by people
who were, at least at the time, going through a
period of pain and suffering.
1. Set Goals
Something special happens the moment the paper
meets the pen and we write down our goals. Our
brain chemistry changes, neurons fire, hormones are
deployed, and we start thinking about how we can
achieve those goals.
2. Sleep
Getting the right amount of sleep is healthy for our
body and mind. Some argue that sleep deprivation
treats depression, but I don't buy it. I think it's a
cheap distraction that catches up to you within days.
Get enough rest.
3. Exercise
If you're physically capable, try one hour of cardio (or
as much as you can). If you're tee-shirt is soaking
wet, you're standing in a puddle of your own sweat,
and you can feel the endorphins pumping through
your body, you did it right. Shower up and try not
being happy, I dare you.
4. Forgiveness
Many times we're making ourselves sad for no good
reason at all. People have been known to keep
grudges for lifetimes (most religions and
nationalities keep them for generations). When you
forgive, you remove this weight off your shoulders
and put yourself in a position to be happier.
5. Gratitude
Many times when we complain we can cause
ourselves to be sad. Complaining is just a factor of
not taking into account what we're grateful for. Sit
down and make a list of 100 things you're grateful
for right now (and I dare you not to feel better).
6. Sunlight
Certain people have a disorder, in which, due to a
lack of sunlight, they experience seasonal
sadness. I'm somewhat affected by this in the
winter when the days are shorter. That's why it pays
to grab your iPod (or your friend) and go for 30
minute walks each day and embrace the sunlight.
7. Hydration
This has always been my downfall; I don't drink
enough and chances are you don't either. Some
days I drink only 1 cup of water, and I feel horrible.
When I remember, and drink 2-3 liters, I'm happy as
a kitten on cat-nip, and productive as a bat out of
hell.
8. Friendships
Your life force, support system, and everything that
matters. It's not hard to make friends if you put the
time in. Everyone wants to be heard, appreciated,
and loved. Start off by listening, appreciating and
loving, and it will come back your way.
9. Reading
Take a temporary leave from reality and bury
yourself in one of your favorite books. A lot of wise
people have been through what you're going through
and they made it through to the other side to tell
about it.
10. Journal
This could be an escape but it doesn't have to be. You
can write about fiction, and transport yourself to
another world, or you can write about what's going
on, and let your thoughts carry you through to a
solution. Many great books were written by people
who were, at least at the time, going through a
period of pain and suffering.
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