Comments on: How to Fight Depression Naturally http://www.lieslnet.com/blog/2006/10/27/how-to-fight-depression-naturally/ Your Personal Development WebSite Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:36:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: sb http://www.lieslnet.com/blog/2006/10/27/how-to-fight-depression-naturally/#comment-1302 sb Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:28:29 +0000 http://www.lieslnet.com/blog/2006/10/27/how-to-fight-depression-naturally/#comment-1302 i am a depression survivor, struggling (but SURVIVING!!) for over 20 years. this article reminded me (as i've just entered a wintry depression, longing to sleep all day, emotionally eating, fighting with darkness and anxiety) that it IS an uphill fight, but there are victories. Sometimes, when we've been out of depression for so long, we forget what it feels like so as we enter into it again, it scares us to death. I am so thankful for the words in this article: my sister who is a counselor says it is important to know that it is OK to feel sad. Experience the pain of the moment, don't just shove it away, especially if there are reasons behind it. The fighting comes in the everyday choices like all of these beautiful survivors have written about: eating healthy, exercising, being involved in LIFE. And I believe it is also accepting that we, as probably artistic and emotional people, have the gift and the curse of depression: we HAVE to be good stewards of our brains and bodies, and learn what works BEST for us. THAT IS NOT A DEFEATEST ATTITUDE. we have all felt down and out, every one of us, but that doesn't mean we get to stop living. You have a purpose. You have a purpose in this big scary life. Depression wants to take that from you. Be aware. Be educated. Be willing to work. HARD. do not compare your life to others. Live, be who you are, be where you are. It will help someone else. i am a depression survivor, struggling (but SURVIVING!!) for over 20 years. this article reminded me (as i’ve just entered a wintry depression, longing to sleep all day, emotionally eating, fighting with darkness and anxiety) that it IS an uphill fight, but there are victories. Sometimes, when we’ve been out of depression for so long, we forget what it feels like so as we enter into it again, it scares us to death. I am so thankful for the words in this article: my sister who is a counselor says it is important to know that it is OK to feel sad. Experience the pain of the moment, don’t just shove it away, especially if there are reasons behind it. The fighting comes in the everyday choices like all of these beautiful survivors have written about: eating healthy, exercising, being involved in LIFE. And I believe it is also accepting that we, as probably artistic and emotional people, have the gift and the curse of depression: we HAVE to be good stewards of our brains and bodies, and learn what works BEST for us. THAT IS NOT A DEFEATEST ATTITUDE. we have all felt down and out, every one of us, but that doesn’t mean we get to stop living. You have a purpose. You have a purpose in this big scary life. Depression wants to take that from you. Be aware. Be educated. Be willing to work. HARD. do not compare your life to others. Live, be who you are, be where you are. It will help someone else.

]]> By: michelle http://www.lieslnet.com/blog/2006/10/27/how-to-fight-depression-naturally/#comment-1284 michelle Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:05:48 +0000 http://www.lieslnet.com/blog/2006/10/27/how-to-fight-depression-naturally/#comment-1284 wow i have just admitted i have short term depression i wouldnt admitt to mu self but now i have to because i am spinning out of control i have a problem with drugs now more than ever i am in love with a man who lacks motivation and i dont know if i am the cause-in regards to (him). i know i am not. i have to make a change for the better i just need to know where to START. wow i have just admitted i have short term depression
i wouldnt admitt to mu self but now i have to because i am spinning out of control
i have a problem with drugs now more than ever i am in love with a man who lacks motivation and i dont know if i am the cause-in regards to (him). i know i am not. i have to make a change for the better i just need to know where to START.

]]> By: Bo http://www.lieslnet.com/blog/2006/10/27/how-to-fight-depression-naturally/#comment-1281 Bo Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:42:44 +0000 http://www.lieslnet.com/blog/2006/10/27/how-to-fight-depression-naturally/#comment-1281 I guess an optimistic take on depression can be hard to understand if you are really far down and have a feeling you've tried your best. As for what "Ron" writes above. But a depression isn't something you get like a flu or a cold. It's a result of underlaying factors, for instance a traumatizing experience in the early phase of life. For me depression is something I developed because my mother was herself depressed when I was a baby, and because she left home for long periods of time when I was still very young. Discovering such underlaying factors is crucial to moving on and beating the heaviest depression. I have lately been able to acknowledge my own struggle, my lack of self esteem and intense loneliness. It has helped me to feel sad and to cry, instead of just living in a dense and inescapable depression. I think as you acknowledge your own sorrow, you can feel proud about your own strength and find light at the end of the tunnel. I guess an optimistic take on depression can be hard to understand if you are really far down and have a feeling you’ve tried your best. As for what “Ron” writes above. But a depression isn’t something you get like a flu or a cold. It’s a result of underlaying factors, for instance a traumatizing experience in the early phase of life. For me depression is something I developed because my mother was herself depressed when I was a baby, and because she left home for long periods of time when I was still very young. Discovering such underlaying factors is crucial to moving on and beating the heaviest depression. I have lately been able to acknowledge my own struggle, my lack of self esteem and intense loneliness. It has helped me to feel sad and to cry, instead of just living in a dense and inescapable depression. I think as you acknowledge your own sorrow, you can feel proud about your own strength and find light at the end of the tunnel.

]]> By: Ruth http://www.lieslnet.com/blog/2006/10/27/how-to-fight-depression-naturally/#comment-1276 Ruth Wed, 14 May 2008 11:11:35 +0000 http://www.lieslnet.com/blog/2006/10/27/how-to-fight-depression-naturally/#comment-1276 I agree with this overall, but be careful when dealing with suicidal ideation. It requires immediate attention if not drug therapy. I went off my anti-depressants years ago very slowly by myself and did have some problems but got through it. But by that time I had been on them for 5 years and had a better understanding of my depression. It's 100% necessary to learn your illness and learn to cope with it with or without drugs if one is going to ever function well in life the majority of the time, (not to mention actually be happy and get enjoyment out of life.) I also took SAMe after going off prescription meds and felt it helped. Cindy, it sounds as if you must remove yourself from your situation to start to heal. I understand what you're saying about the financial situation though and have been stuck there myself before. I feel very sorry for you in your predicament. I hope you can find a solution. "my point is if your depressed you cant just conjure up a positive attitude," Of course you can't. I don't think you're really understanding this article, though. " you can work towards it but you cant simply say im happy and feel that way…." Obviously sometimes treatment is necessary in some outside form...but this positive thinking/talking therapy and diet, meditation is what most psychologists will tell you, too,with or without medication therapy and is definitely something that takes work and time as is clearly stated at the end of the article here: "The most difficult part of this depression treatment plan is having the discipline to overcome your habitual thinking patterns and control your thoughts." Ron's situation sounds similar to mine, except I used prescription meds because of the acuteness of the onset of depression and panic attacks with the life stressor of seperation and divorce. I would also use meds again if I could, (no medical), when I go through depressive episodes like the one I recently had. In short, some people can do without prescription meds and some cannot. And some people have a hard time even with meds, (finding the right one or combination to help), diet and exercise, etc. Everyone is different and has different chemistry. What works for one may not do anything for another. Also rememeber age and gender differences can make a huge difference as well. And with this statement... "Well, first let me state that I have always been under the impression that depression is not something you cure, but something you treat. It is like being an alcoholic."... I am in total agreement. I agree with this overall, but be careful when dealing with suicidal ideation. It requires immediate attention if not drug therapy.

I went off my anti-depressants years ago very slowly by myself and did have some problems but got through it. But by that time I had been on them for 5 years and had a better understanding of my depression. It’s 100% necessary to learn your illness and learn to cope with it with or without drugs if one is going to ever function well in life the majority of the time, (not to mention actually be happy and get enjoyment out of life.) I also took SAMe after going off prescription meds and felt it helped.

Cindy, it sounds as if you must remove yourself from your situation to start to heal. I understand what you’re saying about the financial situation though and have been stuck there myself before. I feel very sorry for you in your predicament. I hope you can find a solution.

“my point is if your depressed you cant just conjure up a positive attitude,”

Of course you can’t. I don’t think you’re really understanding this article, though.

” you can work towards it but you cant simply say im happy and feel that way….”

Obviously sometimes treatment is necessary in some outside form…but this positive thinking/talking therapy and diet, meditation is what most psychologists will tell you, too,with or without medication therapy and is definitely something that takes work and time as is clearly stated at the end of the article here: “The most difficult part of this depression treatment plan is having the discipline to overcome your habitual thinking patterns and control your thoughts.”

Ron’s situation sounds similar to mine, except I used prescription meds because of the acuteness of the onset of depression and panic attacks with the life stressor of seperation and divorce. I would also use meds again if I could, (no medical), when I go through depressive episodes like the one I recently had. In short, some people can do without prescription meds and some cannot. And some people have a hard time even with meds, (finding the right one or combination to help), diet and exercise, etc. Everyone is different and has different chemistry. What works for one may not do anything for another. Also rememeber age and gender differences can make a huge difference as well.

And with this statement…

“Well, first let me state that I have always been under the impression that depression is not something you cure, but something you treat. It is like being an alcoholic.”…

I am in total agreement.

]]> By: Erik Rosenberg http://www.lieslnet.com/blog/2006/10/27/how-to-fight-depression-naturally/#comment-1272 Erik Rosenberg Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:53:19 +0000 http://www.lieslnet.com/blog/2006/10/27/how-to-fight-depression-naturally/#comment-1272 This is the stupidest article i have ever, EVER read, do you even know what depression is, OBVIOUSLY not. Now let me tell you a little about myself I work out everyday for an hour doing both cardio endurance and strength training, I also make sure not to emotionally eat, like cramming a bunch of junk food when you feel shitty, I work hard I get everything and more done I do everything around the house I participate in almost every sport, but dont get me wrong I totally believe all this stuff helps but to say that its all about changing attitude is bull I force myself to go above and beyond everyday, and everyday (some worse than others) I tell myself why, and start to slip and fall downwards, my point is if your depressed you cant just conjure up a positive attitude, you can work towards it but you cant simply say im happy and feel that way.... That is RETARDED, but anyway thanks for all the B.S. advice, I would recomend going BACK TO SCHOOL! This is the stupidest article i have ever, EVER read, do you even know what depression is, OBVIOUSLY not. Now let me tell you a little about myself I work out everyday for an hour doing both cardio endurance and strength training, I also make sure not to emotionally eat, like cramming a bunch of junk food when you feel shitty, I work hard I get everything and more done I do everything around the house I participate in almost every sport, but dont get me wrong I totally believe all this stuff helps but to say that its all about changing attitude is bull I force myself to go above and beyond everyday, and everyday (some worse than others) I tell myself why, and start to slip and fall downwards, my point is if your depressed you cant just conjure up a positive attitude, you can work towards it but you cant simply say im happy and feel that way…. That is RETARDED, but anyway thanks for all the B.S. advice, I would recomend going BACK TO SCHOOL!

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