It is possible to get out of a depressive state
Be careful, you could be suffering from depression, an emotional disorder that will make you feel sad, without peace of mind, with low self-esteem and a negative outlook on life. When this situation becomes recurrent, your physical health will also begin to deteriorate and you will reach a point where returning will be difficult.
Laura was a woman who thought she had it all: husband, family, home, car, career and job success.
But within a few months her world began to change. First she lost the job she had worked at for many years and, as a result, her livelihood.
Then he lost his brother in an accident and later his mother to an illness. Even his pet died a month later.
At first glance it seemed that the universe had turned against Laura.
Experiencing this and similar situations can lead you unwittingly into a tunnel with no way out. That's how Laura felt trapped, aimless, anxious, wanting to cry. She was even afraid to go to sleep because she was having nightmares.
If you are going through a difficult circumstance and feel overwhelmed like Laura. Keep in mind that self-pity, crying without consolation and throwing yourself into abandonment is not the way to deal with a challenging scenario.
Although it is normal because of our human nature to feel sadness and discouragement at certain times. It is necessary to know how to prepare for adversity, because life is full of happy moments as well as complex situations.
If Laura had stayed to think about her bad luck, she would never have got out of the quagmire where she found herself involuntarily. The first thing she did was to accept that sadness, demotivation and hopelessness were hurting her and she had to get them out of her life.
Look around you, think of the people who love and esteem you. You have to look for an illusion to move forward and set small goals that make you happy. This is one of the ways to free yourself from negative emotions that affect your life and your relationships with other people.
It is essential that you assume that in this life we live different stages. Likewise, our existence is not static nor can we cling to a comfort zone.
You must reflect that in life there are cycles that begin and end. If you do not internalize this, you will never be able to face circumstances such as:
The death of a loved one,
The breakup of a love relationship,
A change of job,
Moving to another place,
Stop frequenting some friendships,
among others.
Remember that you are a superior being to all creatures on earth and you are not alone. In the Holy Scriptures it says:
"Behold, I command thee to be strong and of good courage: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD thy God shall be with thee whithersoever thou goest." -Joshua 1:9
When Laura read these words she understood that God had created her with an inner strength that she herself was to find and use in adversity. Moreover, she had to trust that the Lord would be at her side to guide her and take her by the hand in difficult times.
She began by talking more with God, giving thanks for the good things she had around her, then decided to communicate more with her family and come out of her self-isolation. Every time she remembered her deceased loved ones she tried to remember the happy moments they had together and thanked God for the time they were with her.
She also began to take better care of herself: eating healthy, resting better and walking daily. At first she did it without encouragement, but she was certain that she had to be constant. Thus, she managed to overcome depression, her mind was filled with positive thoughts, her self-esteem improved, she achieved peace of mind and her willpower was boosted.
Start today, stand up and be brave, God will be with you.
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