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RE: Dealing with seasonal/recurring depression... What tips & tricks do you have?

in #healing6 years ago

I have a tip for you that will cost nothing and you can practise it from your sofa at home.
Depression comes from... The mind! Check it with yourself. You get depressed when certain types of thoughts surface to your awareness. Once you stop the mind chatter, the depression will dissolve. At first it will disappear for a few seconds (and you will feel relived for that period of time), then with some practise the ease and good mood will last longer and longer.
How to stop the mind chatter? Just do it! You can use conscious breathing, exercise yourself with activities (alone or with others, what ever suits you). You will find what works best for you (plenty of books on this matter).
The trick is to plant your consciousness in the now moment. Then the mind has less substance to chew on.
Hope it helps 🙂