Thankfullness – The Cure for Most of Your Depression

Depression is the opposite of a state of gratitude – it is a feeling of despondency that can be caused by inactivity, any factor that sends the equilibrium of the mind into negative territory, a spouse or friend walking away from your life or even hormones. In other words, depression is what optomism isn’t.

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. ~Epictetus

Depression first {strangulates|chokes|strangles|suffocates and then, if not halted, goes on to overwhelmingly destroy positive thinking. It sends the positive attitude process into a tailspin, and places the depressed person in a zombie-like stupor. A depressed person slows down at work, ignores or avoids his friends and relations, does not enjoy family life, becomes counter-productive and remains in a condition of constant dissatisfaction. That was the emotional state – a depressed person is hampered on the physical front too because negative thinking depresses the immune system. Additionally, a depressed person suffers from fatigue and keeps falsely thinking that he is affected by some illness.

Depression has to be recognized and repelled as quickly as possible. The first thing that a depressed man may do is to reach out for anti-depressant pills, which give a temporary relief from depression. On the contrary though, depression normally stems out of a negative thought process and the best way to battle it is positive thought. Yes, a depressed person needs to start thinking positively to ward off depression, and one of the greatest factors that can usher in positive thought is the feeling of gratitude.

Gratitude, or thankfulness, is an appreciation of a benefit received. Expressing gratitude makes one feel good and also tanks him up with positive vibes, and he begins to feel upbeat and full of encouraging energy. The body will be energized and actually healthier. The big question, however, is what to be grateful for and to whom to express our thanks.

Well, the answer to that question lies inside all of us. If we take a look at our own lives, we will find innumerable instances that we can be grateful for. For instance:

We can thank the lord for giving us a good night’s rest, for a great sunny day and for the birds chirping in our backyard. If we have a good and caring spouse, we must thank him/her for being our partner for life. Thank life for not leaving you alone, high and dry! If we have friends to fall back on, we must thank them for just being there for us.

These were just a few instances – and, you will find many reasons to feel grateful towards Nature and towards your family/friends once you start evaluating your life. So, go right ahead and do that, and when you discover the little things that add that sparkle to your existence, humbly express your gratitude to them.

The positive attitude expressed will promote positive thinking, which in turn will drive away the darkness that depression has hammered into mind. Gratitude will drive away the fears planted by depression and sprinkle your mind with good cheer, and once you are cheerful, the world will be wonderful. Forever.

To Do: 1) Make a list of 10 things that you are thankful for “right now”. 2) Put up a sign reminding you to make another list every day. 3) Add to your list during the day every time you start having any negative thought. 4) Save your lists in a scrapbook. 5) Read your scrapbook if you are having trouble remembering anything you are thankful for.

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