Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Lesson 3: How to Overcome Depression

Here's the list from the seminar entitled "Individual Counseling Issues" sponsored by Counseling Ministries of the Day by Day Christian Ministries.

How to Overcome Depression
1. Spend time with others-don't isolate yourself. They say go to public places like malls and parks so that you can feel that you are not alone. You can see and hear people.

2. Find network of Support. A family, friends, church or counselors, so that they can give good sound advice because they are the one who is really concern to you.

3. Keep physically fit. Exercise is an excellent natural way to combat depression.

4. Discipline our thoughts. Depression can usually be traced to negative thinking. So stop negative thoughts, trust in GOD and Pray!

"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (Isaiah 40:29 NIV)

5. Put on your thinking cap and try to figure out the cause of your depression. it may change your habit or change your lifestyle.

6. Just come out of your hectic schedule, slow down and relax.

7. Nutrition has an important effect on your mental state. Take vitamins that rich in B-complex and Amino Acid, they said it helps your vitality and brain.

8. Accept your human frailty: You are not perfect.

9. Do one thing at a time. Say no to multi-tasking or minimize your tasks.

10. Live for today, Hope for the moment.

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