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How to Get Over Depression Naturally and Effectively

By Operation Meditation

Are you feeling down? Do you want to lift your spirits but want to do it without taking medications or anything unnatural?

We all go through periods of depression in life. Things make us sad and leave us feeling blue. The key is to not let these bouts drag on beyond healthy limits.

Are you there now? Have you had enough of feeling depressed and want to be happy again?

Here’s three ways you can do just that:

Talk about it. Sometimes when we feel sad, we shut ourselves off from the world. Either we think that no one cares, no one can make us feel better or we just don’t want to ask for help. However, it’s often beneficial if you take whatever is on your mind and give it a voice.

Talk to a trusted friend or family member. Express your thoughts and feelings. They may not have answers for you, but it at least helps you release the negatives from your mind. The fewer sad and depressing thoughts you have, the more room you have for positive and enlightening thoughts.

If you don’t have someone you can trust, entertain the idea of seeing a counselor or therapist. They offer two distinct benefits. First, they are impartial. They won’t try to turn you down the wrong path because they have no vested interest in the outcome. Second, they have helped others like you. They know tips and tricks you can use to help you feel better.

Get active. It can be hard to summon the energy to do anything when you’re feeling blue, but if you get active, you’ll lift your mood almost instantly. Go out for a walk. Take an exercise class. Do something that gets your heart beating faster. When you work out, your body releases endorphins, which make you feel happier. It’s like giving your body a natural anti-depressant.

And, if you choose an activity that is new to you, the benefit is even better. Think about it. Isn’t the first time with anything the best? You’re filled with a level of excitement and enthusiasm because you have no idea what to expect, right? At a minimum, it distracts you from whatever is on your mind. So, try something you’ve never tried before and enjoy those first-time feelings.

Change your mindset. If you only focus on what is wrong with your world, that’s the only thing you’ll see. You’ll miss out on all the great things that you have right now because you’re choosing to overlook them.

The easiest way to change the way you think is to practice being gracious. Sure, maybe things aren’t exactly as you want them to be, but that doesn’t mean that you should just disregard all that is right with your world.

Make a list of all the things that you’re thankful for. Do you have your health? Are you able to feed your family? Do you have supportive friends?

Keep this list handy and look at it when you feel like you don’t have anything to be happy about. It will remind you that you are very blessed. Don’t be the person who doesn’t realize what they have until it’s gone.

Of course, it isn’t always easy to change your mindset. If you’ve been thinking a certain way for a long period of time, it becomes habit and habits are hard to change. But, it’s not impossible.

One of the best ways to change the way you look at things is to meditate. When you clear your mind of all the negative thoughts, you open it to receive the positive ones. Meditation allows you to release your fears, habits and phobias so you can start to make beneficial changes.

So, although depression is a stage we all go through, it doesn’t mean it’s a stage you have to stay in. Do one, or all, of these things and feeling down will be a thing of the past.

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