Try These Depression Lifting Tips Before Resorting to Drugs

The effects of our current, worldwide recession has set the globe back quite a bit. Even though some saw it coming, for many others it, along with the twin concerns of terrorism and war, shattered the calm of normal day-to-day living.

Add to it the never-ending volatility in the price of oil and gasoline, more and more people suddenly out of work, rising homelessness and hunger, and the threat of new, antibiotic-resistant diseases, and you definitely have the makings of a depression epidemic as well.

What can you do about it?

The first thing is to work very hard, every single day, on your focus and perspective. You must find some ray of hope amongst the bleakness. Recovery will be slow, but it will come. History proves that to us. Everything operates in cycles. We enjoyed the longest uninterrupted period of economic expansion in US history, so the resulting downturn pretty much HAD to be long and severe.

That's just the way things work.

Further, another important thing you can do is to focus on all the things you have in your life. If you've lost your job, hopefully you still have your health. Or your family. Or any number of things that make your life just a little bit better. The sense of lack creates anger, frustration and resentment. It's vital that you do not allow yourself to fall victim to this particular line of thinking.

Finally, try to become aware of negative thoughts as they enter your mind. When you catch them, it's important not to berate or belittle yourself for having these thoughts. We all do - every single one of us. What matters is to understand that these thoughts do not have to define who you are. You can choose to let them quietly leave your brain, then you can replace them with a more positive, optimistic thought.

It sounds silly, but you would absolutely amazed how much this simple little process can change your outlook if you practice it faithfully over time.

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