Living Life Satisfied How to Deal with Depression

If you are anything like me, then we are both sick and tired of being sick and tired!

Last year I spent my free time, broke, depressed, under-appreciated, unhealthy, lonely, fatigued, did I say broke?... and to top it all off I was Pregnant and Pissed off!

Half way through this year, guess what? I have improved my financial situation SUBSTANTIALLY! Ha! and I am on the right track to no longer being depressed, under-appreciated, unhealthy , lonely, oh GOD and all that other crap. Why? Because I had the sudden audacity to change my mind! I couldn't stand it anymore. I got tired of "crying" at the drop of a dime and taking pills which were suppose to make me SMILE :o/ My nerves were shot, my husband was going gray and I couldn't enjoy my newborn son.

So one day while I was home in a pill induced, joyous state, I rolled over and decided to check my e-mail (of course checking my e-mail to see who HADN'T mailed me so I could go into the next no one wants to talk to me guilt trip phase, was just another way for me not to face reality) and of course NO ONE had sent me even a piece of spam! Either way, as I was closing my browser I see this little ad that says:

Depression Kills: How to add 10 years to YOUR life!"

Okay, so who wouldn't want to live longer? At this point I was desperately seeking answers as to what was wrong with me. Why wasn't I happy anymore? I was looking for help but couldn't ASK for help (I know YOU know what I mean), but inside my own four walls, I could click on this one simple link, see what was being offered in way of giving me my life back, and no one was there to judge me or look at me as if to say, "Suck it up and get over it, you have a child to take care of!" I was silently seeking help! I found so much more!

Change is all you need!.

I have been where you are, silently seeking a way out of a crushing disposition. I started reading free articles, subscribing to newsletters, e-zines and online courses. I bought e-books, hardcopy, and joined message boards and member sites. I was on a rampage to recovery. I had people to talk to, I had e-mails in my inbox (so what if it was a newsletter, it was correspondence with someone who wasn't looking down on me), and I had focus.

The RIGHT opportunity and determination, Can change your life.

So many people have faced obstacles and battled their way out. Surprisingly these people realized that someone, somewhere may be lacking: Mentally, Spiritually, Physically, In Relationships, or Financially,just as they were, and decided to HELP make a change in that someone's life, whether through articles, books, software, courses, or interactive forums online, the resources where put out there. All at the click of a button away from every lurking eye who just doesn't understand!

*Depression is a very serious Mental Health illness, in no way will I ever make light of anyone's battle. My goal is to offer a hand without a voice. No judging eyes. My change started on the inside, looking and searching.

Stop being Negative, Disbelieving, and Skeptical, and open up to the information that is out there to help YOU!

My biggest stressors and I'm pretty sure most of you can relate, were my personal relationships, finances, and physical demands. I found the following depression tips and online resources helpful in dealing with these 3 issues:

1. Acknowledge your feelings.
2. Seek support.
3. Be realistic.
4. Set differences aside.
5. Stick to a budget.
6. Plan ahead.
7. Learn to say no.
8. Don't abandon healthy habits.
9. Take a breather.
10. Rethink resolutions.
11. Forget about perfection.
12. Seek professional help if you need it.



By learning how to control your thoughts, separating them from your feelings, accepting them, and then moving on, you are destined to start living the life that you want. Feeling calmer, healthier, and happier is all apart of your reason for wanting to fight depression! Find out how to get natural anxiety, depression and stress relief with this Easy-To-Follow Guide that will help kick stress, depression and anxiety out of your life. Don't ever overlook valuable signs. Remember it may not just be stress! Click Here to learn about managing stress and depression, along with the nuisance of anxiety.

Recognize depression first by knowing a few facts:

Myth: Depression is a personal or moral weakness.

Fact: Depression is an illness with no single cause. Heredity, chemical changes in the body, and significant life changes or stressors all can lead to a depressive episode.

Myth: Depression is only extreme sadness - "Snap out of it!"

Fact: Depression is more than sadness or having the "blues." Symptoms of depression are much more pervasive and chronic and can lead to significant impairment in one or more areas of life.

Myth: Depressed people are lazy or looking for attention.

Fact: Actually, people with depression may attempt to hide their distress from others. Encourage them to talk about their depression and seek the help they need.

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Okay so sometimes the things I thought were normal didn't work for me. I could not find any enjoyment in the things I typically loved to do, such as reading and spending time gardening. Stepping outside of my box, every now and again, to try something new seemed to give me minimal relief, and as I did this I came across things of interest. I guess you could say I was at that Grrrrrrr stage where I felt I was on the right track but I wasn't...anyway...I don't know about you, but things that have to do with my "brain" always interest me.

You know in Hannible the guy sits at the table with his brain exsposed and I'm thinking is it good for air to get inside my head like that...HA! Get it? Air Head!!!

Okay so I seem to be full of jokes but honestly, if you think of things that interest you and step outside of your normal routine ,which is not working, and try finding an interest in something new, maybe the power of numbers and cosmic energy, you can find ways to relate new ideas to exciting, funny, or even silly moments in your life, you may find your mood may get a little better. Learning new things is exciting and being knowledgeable increases anyones confidence. Lack of confience in oneself is a considerable sign of depression. Re-gain your confidence by slowly increasing your knowledge.

Sometimes the best thing to do is talk to someone. It helped me to join a support group for depression, where you will find those who are going through treatments of depression, or have been right where you are, looking for a way to get over depression. Visit with others going through similar situations and find out how you may be able to naturally deal with depression by slowly reintroducing yourself to a social scene..

At the end of it all, and even in the middle of my downward spiral, I would worry about the day I'd have more. The day I'd have more laughs, more free moments with family, more opportunities at my job (of course this meant more money). I just wanted so much more for my life. I wanted to be Satisfied and Successful in life! After all my reads I stumbled upon something that had me thinking, "Have I been on the wrong track all this time?" No, I wasn't on the wrong track I just needed to piece everything together and put forth the effort to be successful at changing my circumstances. How would I be able to rebuild a romantic relationship which was very important to myself and the future of my family. How could I be better at motherhood, today, than I was yesterday?



Just as I did you can build your own Road Map to Success and Change Once you realize you have all you've ever needed for the journey ahead already within you, there won't be anything to keep you from moving forward. Why? Because, obstacles are nothing in life but things to step on. Depression can be overcome. Simply take it one day at a time, while having the right attitude for success, and this will be the most important factor in your journey to beating depression and living your life fully satisfied.