I have been through therapy, I have read the books, and I have tried all the anti-depressant medication. There are a few things that are free and natural that seemed to work best for my depression. I would like to share these things with you. I will publish these treatments and techniques separately, here is the first one:
Meditation
I have found meditation to be very helpful in keeping my mind balanced and calm. If you are interested in trying meditation I would recommend searching some websites on Buddhism or meditation. It is easy it learn but it can be hard to keep it up. All it takes is fifteen minutes a day but if you want to really get into it, meditate twice daily. That is what most meditation instructors would recommend.
The first time you meditate will be difficult. I can guarantee that. Many will sit down and as soon as they are alone with their thoughts, they will not be able to relax and will soon give up. To meditate is not to think deeply, it is to practice exercise of non-attachment to thought. Instead of dwelling on every trivial thought that pops up in your head, simply dismiss these thoughts as if they were nothing more than passing clouds in the sky. Release your stressful thoughts, release your happy thoughts and let everything slow down to the rhythm of your breath. Count each breath as it passes through your nose. Do not count past ten. Restart the count once you reach ten. This is a test of concentration, if you find yourself on the 13th breadth, don't get upset, just start over.
Give this a try for a few minutes the first time and if it interests you continue the practice. I know that when I meditate, I feel clearer, hopeful, and focused. These are all great traits to experience and feel. For more information on meditation please check out this website below.
Zen Meditation
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I recommend yoga as well (ideally in conjunction with meditation). Personally, I find meditation near impossible when I'm depressed, but I am usually able to do the physical postures of yoga. In both cases, though, I think it's best, especially when starting out, to go to a class or organized meditation, since practicing on one's own can simply take too much willpower....
I agree with you Dr. Jay. I am actually Buddhist and we stress that a newcomer to meditation should find a qualified instructor. One of my next posts will be about yoga as that is extremely helpful to me. I actually have a bit of an exercise pyramid. Walking, yoga, and meditation.
Thanks for your comment Dr. Jay.
I'm into both yoga and meditation. I'm into both walking and sitting meditations ie. Buddhist. I agree with drjay that going to a class is important because it's hard to remain motivated when you do asanas on your own. I think it's also important to establish a whole foods diet and a regular sleep pattern as well. Whenever I "cheat" myself when it comes to any of these basics, I go out of balance and begin to slide down into the dark abyss of despair.
I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
Sarah
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