Have you ever been depressed over anything before? If you have not, you may not really appreciate it when someone tells you, "I feel depressed about my whole life." Well, I've been depressed before, that's why I can write on this subject. The reasons for my depression at the different stages of my life vary from delays in the fulfilment of my dreams and goals, disappointments at failed expectations and so on. Time and space will not allow the list to go on. People all over the world get depressed over similar things like these.
In a nutshell, depression is the state of mind that reflects one's disappointment, frustration and hopelessness at things or situations. It literally results in loss of joy that can linger for so long if not dealt with. Outlined below are practical steps I have taken (at different points in time) to deal with depression.
1. Read the Bible and pray: More than you may ever know, reading the Bible (if you are a Christian) and praying will ignite courage and hope in you to face the future, amidst all odds. Through prayer, you communicate your “hopelessness” to God and give Him the privilege to intervene in your life situations. It helps you understand that because God is alive, you can face tomorrow, no matter your past.
2. Read and listen to inspirational materials: Reading and listening to inspirational materials will often give you a positive lift from any low level of depression you may find yourself. These inspirational materials include books by great authors, CDs and DVDs by pastors and great men of inspiration/motivation. In addition, you can get inspiration from inspirational sites on the internet such as this inspirational blog of mine (www.lifemeditation.org)
3. Engage in thanksgiving and praise: Depression often leads to murmurings and complaints but engaging in thanksgiving and praise to God at such times usually melts away your depression. So, your best bet in your moments of depression is to tune your mind to give thanks to God for all things (both the ones you understand and the ones you don’t) and in all things. This, you do by filling your heart with soul-inspiring songs and melodies. Before long, you'll find hope rising in you and courage to face the future.
I believe that as you put these simple but important keys to work in your moments of depression, you will begin to experience significant victory over depression. So, I charge you: Stay above depression!
There are more ways or steps to handling depression than I listed above for lack of space and time. Would you like to share your opinion on this subject with other readers, as a comment? Kindly do that below. You can also give your feedback on this post or on any content on this blog by clicking here. Alternatively, you can use the "contact" found in black colour on the right hand side of this blog if you have any comments, suggestions, questions or general feedback. Please, kindly click on all the social buttons below and share this article with friends if you like it. Finally, be encouraged to read other powerfully inspiring articles (posts) on this blog. Stay above depression!
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