DEPRESSION RELIEF
by Angel-Light Love of
Texas
Spiritual &
Metaphysical Healing/Wellbeing Facilitator
(Spirit-Mind-Body-Environment)
February 18, 2014 on ♥Angel-Light
Beamer♥
https://angel-light-love-healing.blogspot.com
A Facebook friend has shared for several months now about his/her inability
to move on from a romance that didn’t develop into a relationship—in depth. There
have been other goings on in his/her life that are related, of course. As I
recall, he/she has sought the assistance of mental health professionals from
time to time—mostly talk therapy. I’ve had the thought that this person
revealing so much on a public forum could be beneficial to others with some of
the same or similar issues. Several FB friends have praised his/her willingness
to share personally and made suggestions in attempts to assist. However,
recently, our troubled friend shared that he/she no longer believes there is
any divine support, connection, or guidance and has decided to make decisions
based on experience rather than belief.
Usually, there is no magic wand one can wave to make depression
disappear (although certain psychiatric medications have worked miracles for so
many people—some almost immediately). If one chooses not to go that route,
there are other options. I asked the FB
friend in a comment: “How about exploring a little nutritional help--foods that
help clear the mind, lift the mood, etc.?
This in no way invalidates your thoughts and feelings but assists with
improvement of overall wellbeing. There's info available on the Internet. Body,
mind, and spirit (soul) are all intertwined, and what affects one affects the
others, and what heals one, heals the others.”
Many sources recommend Omega 3 fatty acids be added to the diet
when one is prone to or suffering depression. They also help reduce
inflammation. Some foods that are rich in Omega 3’s are walnuts, chia seeds,
flax seeds,and wild salmon. As a
vegetarian/vegan, I supplement with DEVA brand Vegan Omega-3 DHA from Algae—when
funds are available, and do without otherwise.
My first recommendation to people who are depressed on a regular basis
and won’t take prescription medications is to take an Omega 3 supplement. Some depression (and related symptoms) is
caused by low levels of serotonin (often caused by lack of sunlight). One can find a wealth of information via the
Internet from reputable sources. (What did we ever do without it?)
Here’s a breath technique to control and clear thoughts (which
serves to balance the brain hemispheres):
Close the left nostril with your finger and inhale through the right
nostril. Hold for a count of 8 and then exhale through the same (right)
nostril. Then close your right nostril
with your finger and inhale through the left nostril. Hold for the count of 8
and then exhale through the same (left) nostril. Repeat as many times and on as many occasions
as you feel necessary.
Based on the most recent comments of the FB friend that he/she
isn’t open to Divine guidance (no longer believes in it), making any such
recommendations would fall on deaf ears (so to speak). So I also suggested affirmations/decrees.
We can program our mind with words and breath used in combination. We have many
processes in handout form that we share with ministry supporters that provide
in-depth information for so doing. Breathe deeply with the entire trunk of the
body. (If you are unable to do that, breath practice is recommended.) State: “I Am [your name]. I Am That I
Am.” Then form an affirmation/decree
with an action verb: I Am [action verb] ________ now.” (Always end with “now”
or “on a full and permanent basis now.”) I stepped out on a limb and suggested to the
FB friend who no longer believes in Divine guidance: “I Am surrendering my life
to my Divine and choosing to open and allow Divine Spirit to fill my person and
take charge of my life now.” As an
alternative, I suggested substituting “surrendering” to “I Am opening and
allowing.”
When negative thoughts are dominating the mind, the words
"neutralize" and "cancel" after each one are recommended. Over
time, the negative thoughts lessen and become more manageable and sometimes
totally disappear. And who doesn’t know that focused exercise of the body is
great for alleviating depression? How
uplifting quiet walks in natural settings, walking barefoot on grass and soil,
hugging trees, etc. can be!
We have shared many recommendations over the years on the ♥
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