Depression, The Disease Of The Soul
“Everything has lost its meaning in my life, nothing interests me anymore, nothing surprises me and I feel empty. Loneliness runs through my body and soul, and I lost interest in everything I liked and made me happy: reading, listening to music, making love, traveling and being willing to work.
I eat and sleep to excess and sometimes spend entire nights without sleep. I don’t want to see anyone, I don’t want to talk to anyone, everyone annoys me because I’m tired of myself. Even though I don’t have the courage to kill myself, sometimes I think it would be better to close my eyes and never wake up.
I cry many times thinking that my life is not worth it. “What am I doing here?” I feel that I failed at work, I failed again at love, I feel that no one values me and that my life has lost its meaning.”
This article was inspired by an interview with actor Wily Toledo on a television show. It was an emotional testimony to how he managed to overcome depression.
I stopped what I was doing because his words hit me. I listened and tried to understand his testimony: an honest testimony that someone who has suffered or is suffering from depression can identify with.
We hope that your public exposure and this article can help some people who are suffering from depression.
How to overcome depression?
The love of your loved ones and the help of a professional will help you get out of this dark pit. It’s not easy to overcome depression, but it’s not impossible.
We live in a world where things don’t happen the way we would like and we end up losing the meaning of everything, even our own life.
We must believe that everything can change at any time. The sky is dark today, but tomorrow the sun will shine again. Without realizing it, we can find unexpected answers through a child’s smile, strolling in a flowery park in spring or meeting someone special.
With the help of a professional, you can devise a personalized plan to get back to what you were before.
Below are some suggestions that can help you overcome depression.
1- Walk or walk between 15 and 30 minutes a day.
2- Read something that brings positivity to your life.
3- Gather friends or family at least once a week.
4- Do a pleasant activity, such as dining out or going to the movies, once a week.
5- Develop a list of goals.
6- Forget the past. The future is full of good surprises.
7- Do pleasurable activities, such as cooking, crafts, etc.
8- Meditate for a few minutes a day. Meditation helps to change our mind and our thoughts.
9- Exercise: if you don’t like it, dance at home, do some outdoor activity.
10- Don’t worry so much; sooner or later you will find the solution to your problems.
11- Escape from solitude. Ask a friend or family member to take a walk and talk.
12- Listen to happy music. Music helps the brain produce endorphins.
13- Give thanks for the good things you have in your life. Let joy be part of your daily life and look at life with positivity and faith.
It is difficult to understand the subtleties of the soul, but it is important to be aware that every emotional illness deserves respect and proper treatment. If you cannot find a cure for depression, seek expert help.
