Depression can take hold for many different reasons. When someone is depressed, the mind loses all sense of organization, imagination, and reality. I know. I was there. I was too challenged at one time. When this happens, it becomes impossible to focus on anything. T.V. was easier. turn in and then out. I sat for hours watching nou thought provoking shows. I find and make other comfort foods to shove in my mouth. Knowing none of this helped, but only added to my state, that it wasn’t just my mind that didn’t matter. I was able to pull everything I had in me out of the state, without drugs or trips to the doctor. Leaving the house was difficult anyway, so a trip to the doctor was out of the question. I was experiencing agoraphobia (fear of going out in public) on top of everything else.
So what did this depression do? For me it was as simple as losing my job and feeling like I had no control over my finances. But that’s just me. Everyone who has experienced severe depression has his own reason It could be a job that overwhelms me. It could be the loss of a loved one or the breakup of a relationship. For whatever reason, it is very difficult to extricate oneself from such a hole.
I went the route of antidepressants and doctor visits, but that just made me brain dead. I felt as if my mind had turned to jello. We also went the “natural” way with St. John’s Wort, a mood balancing vitamin. I felt St. John’s Wart. It was amazing how my mind took a 180 and I was able to focus on all my priorities. I felt good and my depression completely disappeared within two days. But then I went out and couldn’t do it anymore. Why not? I felt great. Unfortunately, there is a down side to taking vitamins. When you stop taking it, you crash! And so I gather! I fell into a pit, which was more violent than I pulled myself out of. All I could do was cry. I’m not saying it’s not a good remedy for depression, but you’d rather take it slow than just run out. I was afraid to try it again, so I really don’t know if gradual removal would work or not.
So what is it that makes a man sad? How can we heal ourselves without drugs and vitamins that wash away? Read on, and I will tell you what you have done for me. I can’t promise that it will work for others, but anything is worth a try. This is a non-drug and non-vitamin remedy, but it is difficult when you find yourself in a serious condition. It’s really just mind over matter.
I started by writing a list of small things. I just had to do the house projects anyway. Waking up in the morning while depressed was the hardest part of the day, but running with the list made it a little easier. The first day I did the laundry and cleaned out the closet. Nothing that would fill the whole day, but I felt a little better knowing that I had accomplished something.
Two days ago I organized and cleaned my kitchen cabinets. Then looking outside cabinet doors. I also completely “spring cleaned” the kitchen counters. Well, I’m feeling better. Not only did he feel better but the house looked great too. I also added myself to the long list of things to do at the milestone.
Day three: I occupied the least favorite of the beaches, the bathroom. I fixed it from top to bottom until “house and garden” was cleaned. alas! I am good! TV All day on the third day I did not see my face stuffed. After taking the bath, I looked all over the house.
Day four: Just looking in the mirror just got easier. I decided to yard work. I didn’t even look at the album the day it was published because I wanted to get other things done. A trip to the grocery was one of them. Not “comfort foods”, salad, water, and healthy food. On the fifth day I felt that my sadness was a thing of the past.
Whenever I feel my mind start to change, I immediately write a list and start my exercise to fight feelings of depression. When I started this, I was able to get back into the working world of email conversations.The cure for my depression may not work for everyone who is mentally blue, but it may be worth a try.
