| On a recent radio
interview, Dietmar shared with us proven techniques on overcoming depression. For over a decade he himself has suffered from
manic depression and was on the verge of suicide more than once. In the early '80s, he
found absolute healing from depression and has been enjoying a victorious life with true
joy, happiness and purpose for many years now. If
you are currently suffering from depression it is important to get immediate professional
help, counseling and possibly medication. In addition, here are some tips you can apply
today to begin your journey to healing.
Don’t
Dwell on Negative Things
Our society is chock full of negative issues. We read about them in the news, papers and
watch reruns of them on television. Focus on positive things and you will instantly feel
better.
Accept Your
Imperfections
Nobody is perfect. Commercials and Magazines would have us
believe we must be thinner, wear a certain brand of clothing or remain eternally youthful
in order to be accepted by society. We must realize that in order to be accepted by
society, we must first accept ourselves. Begin today by accepting yourself just as you are
without changing a thing.
Make Time for
Yourself
Many of us are exhausted trying to keep up with the
blitzing pace of family life, work, and social activities. We work overtime, bring work
home, and race to the ballpark to attend the kids little league game. There is a swimming
lesson, laundry to do groceries to buy, and reports to turn in. We have emails to return,
telephone calls to make, and trash to empty. The cat needs to be fed, oops there is food
in the oven, unread newspapers are piling up, the car needs to be washed and the lawn
needs mowing. We’ve got to prepare for a board meeting, got a fundraiser this
weekend…And we forget that in order to be at our peak we need to take time out for
ourselves. Time to meditate and pray. Time to reconnect our bodies with our souls.
Don’t Model
Your Life After Celebrities
Celebrities live a life of fortune and fame. The tabloids
and television show us their glamorous side and it is easy to wish we too were rich and
famous. Celebrities also have real life problems that we do not see such as being followed
around day by day with cameras, drug and alcohol addictions, peer pressure to be thin,
funny, beautiful, and artistic. They have relationship problems just like anyone and
trouble with self-esteem issues. If you were to follow a celebrity around for a week, you
would most likely choose to keep your own problems over theirs. Enjoy the life you were
given.
Love Yourself
Go to the mirror every morning and tell yourself. “I
LOVE ME!” When you love yourself, it shows. It glows in your eyes, shows in
the bounce of your step and the smile you exchange with others. When you love yourself,
you give others permission to love you as well.
Respect Family
Relationships
Families are not disposable. Just because things do not
work out, we fight, argue or become disenchanted with a family member, that is no excuse
to up and leave them for a replacement. Spend quality time building relationships with
your spouse and kids that will stand the test of time.
Avoid Unnatural
Habits
Every time you repeat an error in judgement, it becomes
easier to do. Take smoking for example. With your first cigarette, you almost cough
yourself to death. Each time you smoke it becomes easier to do until you find yourself
addicted to an unnatural chemical that gets you up in the middle of the night when you
could be naturally sleeping to run to the drug store to buy another pack. How inconvenient
and unhealthy. Such behaviors lead to low self-esteem and increase depressive mood swings.
Find the Best in
Others
Many people are insecure and their interaction with us
produces a series of behaviors to seek approval. Take time out to thank the people in your
life who help you. Look for the good in others and pay sincere compliments. You will feel
better and so will those you interact with.
The Most Important
Things in Life are Free
It is not the fancy wristwatch or car that truly bring
happiness. It is not a new boat, house or new clothes. Happiness is derived from an inward
confidence in a higher power. It comes from the relationships you have built with your
family and friends that support you through the years when the illusions of rich stuff
have faded.
Hang Out with
People Who Share Your Values
Plenty of people support your search for truth. They will
encourage your positive values and help you avoid unhealthy peer-pressure. Make those
people your closest friends.
Angela Brown © 2002-2003, Angela@WordsofWellness.com
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