Overcoming Depression

Depression effects us all

Whether you are going through depression yourself or you know someone who is. Depression can be rough. I know I went through it many of us do. Yet many Americans deny this depression and allow for self hate to begin. Depression can lead to loss of friends, ruin relationships, make us neglect family members, lose interest in things we once loved and may even cause us to become physically ill. The first step to overcoming depression is admitting that you have depression and that you are not alone. One in every 15 Americans experiences depression at some point in their lives. A shocking number that equals around 17.5 million Americans. So please do not be afraid to admit that you have it. It is the first step in anything to admit you have a problem.

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."-- Confucius

After admitting that you have depression and seeking to overcome it you will join the ranks of Jim Carrey, Princess Diana, Harrison Ford, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, George Washington, Albert Einstein, and countless others who have all faced and overcame depression.

So let's get started on the journey against depression.

Common symptoms of depression

-Sadness
-Irritability or frustration, even over small matters
-Loss of interest or pleasure in once loved activities
-Lowered sex drive
-Insomnia or excessive sleeping
-High weight gain or weight loss
-Change in eating habits(Increase or decrease)
-Slowed movements and thoughts
-Decreased concentration
-Fatigue, tiredness and loss of energy - even small tasks may seem to require a lot of effort
-Feelings of worthlessness or guilt.
-Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things
-Frequent thoughts of death, dying or suicide
-Crying spells for no apparent reason
-Unexplained physical problems

Depression quotes

"In moments of discouragement, defeat, or even despair, there are always certain things to cling to. Little things usually: remembered laughter, the face of a sleeping child, a tree in the wind-in fact, any reminder of something deeply felt or dearly loved.

No man is so poor as not to have many of these small candles. When they are lighted, darkness goes away-and a touch of wonder remains."
-- "These Small Candles"... tombstone inscription in Britain
"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it."
-- Helen Keller
"It is never too late to be what you might have been."
--George Eliott

I hope that this brief article has helped someone in their journey to overcoming depression and seeking happiness. Please continue to seek help because there are many people who still care.

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