HOW I FACED MY DEPRESSION

DON'T IGNORE DEPRESSION - IT IS REAL

I watched an interview with the parents of Kelsie Kryst's, the former Miss America, lawyer who took her life.

Her mother stated,

In her private life, she was dealing with high-functioning depression which she hid from everyone – including me, her closest confidant – until very shortly before her death.”

I am sharing my experience with you.?I have never done this before, but this is a repeat of my post yesterday.

I wanted to make sure that subscribers to my newsletter have an opportunity to read my story.

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to anxiety, stress, and depression.

MY DEPRESSION

I was severely depressed for years.

I understand how depression can debilitate you.

I know what it is like to experience stress and anxiety each day.

This is what happened to me.

MY SYMPTOMS

? I dreaded each day.

? I hated to wake up in the morning.

? I had no energy and had to force my body to move.

? Being depressed, I didn't feel connected. Everything seemed so far away.?

? I remember the effort it took to smile and try to respond appropriately,?

? All day long, I battled my mind that raced, thinking all kinds of negative thoughts that kept me agitated.?

THE YEAR WAS 1994

I lived in Playa Del Rey, California.

Chronically depressed at the time, I hated to wake up each morning.

Although I did not make a plan, I had suicidal ideations each day.

I wished that I could die.

It felt as if I was trying to breathe underwater.

I was facing PTSD from my childhood and experienced constant flashbacks.

Waking up in a panic, I could feel my heart pounding.

I sat on my bathroom floor, trying to collect myself and get control of my thoughts.

I dressed carefully and applied my makeup, trying to hide the fact that I was depressed.

I overate and did anything I could to numb my feelings.

Note:?Many folks need to take medication, go to therapy and see a psychiatrist. I have done this and had some relief, BUT IT DID NOT STOP MY DEPRESSION.?

My clients usually take medication and also see a therapist.?

I CRAWLED OUT OF MY DEPRESSION BIT BY BIT

?? I discovered that if I could get ahead of my negative thoughts in the morning, I could have more control during my day.

?? Mornings were crucial for my well-being.?

?? When my alarm rang in the morning, I didn't allow myself to think.

?? I pounced out of bed, put on my running clothes, and hit the road.

?? I ran three miles on the Pacific ocean each morning, clearing my head and boosting my endorphins.

?? Instead of feeling like I was underwater, I breathed in the ocean breeze. I felt free and powerful; hope began to return to me.

?? I began to gain my confidence back.?

?? Each morning, I took command of my thought when I refused to hit my snooze.

?? My depression subsided. I had hope and created new opportunities; I overcame my past.

IF YOU BATTLE DEPRESSION - GET HELP

Take these steps if you experience depression, anxiety, stress, or doubt upon waking up each morning.

? Make sure to get at least seven or more hours each night.

? Set your alarm, and do not lay around in bed, allowing your negative thoughts to take over.

? Go to the gym, go for a walk, or go for a run. Get your body moving immediately.

? Eat a healthy breakfast.

? Get to the office early.

? Stay hydrated

MY COMMITMENT

Today my commitment is to help others who, like me, are lost in daily depression and anxiety. Contact me if you are suffering.?

Click Here if you need help, I can help you.

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