Why dо sо mаny pеоplе hаvе dеprеssiоn?

[Goodman]

сhеmiсаl imbаlаnсеs in thе brаin саn bе саusеd by dеprеssiоn, rаthеr thеn саusing thе dеprеssiоn.


оur glоbаl сulturе hаs а lоt tо dо with dеprеssiоn. Lifе is nоt аn еаsy jоurnеy. Mоst pеоplе hаvе dеprеssiоn аt sоmе pоint in thеir livеs. Sоmе hаvе dеprеssiоn аt аll pоints in thеir livеs. Sо, whаt dо wе dо?


Find mоtivаtiоn sоmеwhеrе. Bе mоtivаtеd tо sеаrсh fоr things tо mоtivаtе yоu. Usе thаt dеprеssiоn аs fuеl tо сrеаtе а bеttеr situаtiоn аnd а bеttеr lifе.


Think оf dеprеssiоn аs а vаst осеаn аnd dесidе thаt yоu аrе gоing tо bесоmе аn еxpеrt аt surfing thаt осеаn. Ridе оut еасh сhаngе thаt lifе оffеrs.


Lооk fоr thе pоsitivе pоssibilitiеs in еvеry situаtiоn.


Whаt dо yоu think?

 

[janemariesayed]

Some people may be depressed because of a lack of serotonin in the brain. The fact that we all consume fluoride doesn't help as it calcifies the pineal gland and prevents the release of serotonin. It is very difficult if you are depressed to think of ways out. It already feels like being in a vast ocean without a boat or lifebuoy. It feels like you are just bobbing up and down waiting for the tide to take you somewhere. But it is true what you are saying. Think of mastering it and go all hell out to master it and then you can get over it and heal. Some of us though are depressed for reasons that may need therapy which can take years to fix.

I have read many articles that have explained those people who have suffered abuse when they were young may never get over it. You can be okay for years and then it hits you like a bullet and there is nothing you can do to make yourself feel better. As much as you try, some days you may feel okay, even laugh hard at something, but other days you get really down. It hits you without warning. Without reason.

I try to listen to subliminal and binaural beats. They work but then I forget to do them so only end up doing them for a few days then forget for weeks. The depression makes me forget things, according to my doctor forgetfulness comes from depression, anxiety and PTSD. All of which I have. So it's a bit difficult for me to remember to do things that may be of a benefit to me.

In a sense, I am doing what you have suggested. I'm doing my best to get some therapy. I hope it will help me to deal with things and events that have traumatised me in my life. I may have been a victim, but now I am going to learn how to survive. At the moment I'm still bobbing about in that deep water yelling out to the lifeguard - 'Hey! send me a rubber ring will ya!'

 

[Decentlady]

Very well put by the OP, I must say. Life is all about getting up after every fall and moving on.

The second poster has rightfully pointed out that it is different for everyone. While some take depression as a positive challenge and try to beat it (like I do and win over it everytime ) while others choose to drift with it until badly lost or drowned.

I personally am scared of depression and so when I start realising that the depressive thoughts are attacking me I actively deviate my mind to more cheerful activities like listening to cheerful music. I tell my mind that NO, I am not going to feel bad about this stuff! I get firm with myself and stay away from the negative thoughts.

It helps. I am going to share a link about managing the negative thoughts with you all. I hope you find atleast one point from it helpful. Practise what helps you.

http://todayzu.blogspot.in/2016/01/negative-thought-management.html?m=1

 

[Concernedgal]

I think that's a misconception. I believe that depression is over diagnosed. I think that is designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry. True depression is more than just sadness. It's a whole slew of symptoms. Anxiety for one, brian fog, loss of initiative, and a genuine loss for love of life. Th at just my opinion.