Depression has Various Forms

The two videos below discuss different elements of depression and the medical approach to healing - while I don't agree with the medication-only approach (and I've not met a medical professional who does either) I do think it has its place alongside a more natural, self-empowered treatment programme involving counselling and self-work.

There's one moment in the first video when they talk about a 'smaller hippocampus' and I think 'oh no, it's that old chestnut' - the 'old chestnut' being all the biological evidence that says you've biologically 'had it'. I've now heard this crapola of 'you can't get rid of it you can only manage it' so many times - it's the number one excuse for not investing the time and effort that leads to proper healing so if ever you see this kind of stuff decide to carry on with your healing programme regardless.

I met with a 21 year old OCD sufferer a little while ago who had a head full of people telling her she could only manage her condition and not get rid of it - within 45 minutes I had explained to her how she could start to do just that and she looked at everything I said to her like it was a revelation.

Quite simply - you weren't always this way - you followed a path that got you here. Travel backwards the way you came and you get back to being a happier you (albeit a wiser you).




One thing to note is that no single resource is likely to fully heal your condition for you - for example I called on the services of two doctors, two psychiatrists and three counsellors over several years plus made several visits to hospital when I needed reassurance over some health side effects I started to struggle with (eg I had severe stomach acid problems for about six weeks at one point - I also went for a heart check-up when I started having palpitations).

In addition I read a variety of books; did personal journalling and have spoken to many people about their conditions. Getting emotionally well and staying that way is something you really have to work at; and because you're an individual and you need different things at different times you need to be willing to equip yourself with different resources.

Some samples are below.

Regards - Carl

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Moving from Depression to Happiness

This is one of the best YouTube videos on coming out of depression I've ever seen by a sufferer who's found a strategy to lift herself out of the condition. There are some religious references but the video is valuable no matter what your religious beliefs are.

Although there's talk here about setting and achieving goals the best goal I'd recommend aiming for is 'the kind of person I want to be' and then keep taking actions in line with being that kind of person.

Don't expect to become 100% happy overnight - it's a case of improving the percentage of time you are happy alongside the percentage of time you are depressed until you notice you're 90% happy (and to me that's good enough!) - you may want to keep a journal to record your progress. As the 'happiness habits' become ingrained you simply end up doing more and more of them automatically.

Hope you enjoy the video.



Did you find this video interesting or helpful? Please leave a comment below.

Regards - Carl

Depression Resources

Depression is a normal condition - it's about as desirable as a broken leg but just like a broken leg it is 'normal' and a lot of people have had and recovered from the condition.  There's a useful article below with a link at the bottom to some low cost resources.

Get Rid Of Depression Once And For All

By John Maxford

Depression is something that will occur in many people's lives, for various reasons. But the "normal" occurrence of a plunge in mood due to stressful events in your life, usually doesn't last very long, before a person's natural resilience responds to the environment of friends and family.

Treatment for depression and anxiety may be needed if you experience persistent, multiple symptoms for more than two weeks. These may include a combination of half or more of the following:

* Sleeplessness, insomnia

* Ongoing negative moods for no reason

* Lack of energy or ambition

* Feeling helpless or worthless

* Believing nobody cares

* Hyper states like edginess or nervousness

* Inability to make decisions or concentrate on things

* Physical aches and pains that don't go away

* Suicidal thoughts

Depending on the condition of a depressed person, they may require admission to a depression treatment center, where they can be monitored while receiving psychological counseling and medication therapy.

Depression is an emotional disorder, and nothing to be ashamed of. But often, people who are depressed are suffering from negative thoughts about themselves, and the illness can feed on that.

If you recognize five or more of the above symptoms in someone you love, talk to them about how they feel. If they won't talk to you, go to their family, friends, or even their doctor.

Treatment may be as simple as counseling and medication that can be undertaken while in their own environment, or the doctor may recommend a short stay in a depression treatment facility to get them back on an even keel.

The medications available have redefined the treatment for depression and anxiety, giving patients a break from the emotional state that is weighing them down, while they receive therapy to resolve the issues that caused their illness.

About the Author: John Maxford is a software developer who spent many years
suffering from depression. In his quest to find a cure, he
socured the internet and medical publications learning all
he could about depression. He discovered how to help
himself, and has now written a series of article to pass
that information on to others.

Source: www.isnare.com

Permanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=3070&ca=Self+Help

Do you know of any useful resources for people suffering with depression or of those supporting them?  Please leave details in the comments box.



Regards - Carl