Sunday, March 29, 2015

A Few Examples Of Self Healing Techniques Depression

By Lelia Hall


Robin Williams was an amazing comedian and actor. It is such a pity that we lost him to depression. Many people go through bouts of anxiety and depression. Such a cycle can be hard to get out of. Numerous options for Self healing techniques depression related particularly, are available. Chinese herbs, acupuncture and yoga are some examples. Which ever one a person chooses the key lies in treating the spirit, mind and the body.

The first area a person should investigate while seeking self healing solutions is their overall health status. Finding out if one is eating the right healthy foods to provide requisite nutrients the body needs is crucial. Some mineral deficiencies contribute to depression and anxiety. Different bodies behave differently but magnesium and calcium are required to fight the malady. Supplements are readily available as well as Chinese herbal formulas that specifically target anxiety and depression.

Exercise is critical in self healing. Our respective bodies have a craving to make some movement and are not designed to remain sedentary. The amount of exercise needed varies from individual to individual. A light short walk happening three times each week presents a fine beginning. Stretching the body each day for fifteen minutes while quiet music is playing in the background is advisable. A patient may opt for strong cardio with fast music each day.

Self interest or self love is a crucial factor when one is facing depression and engages in self healing. A person needs to view oneself as amazing. If this does not happen, one descends into depression. Robin Williams is an example of whom people saw as amazing yet did not view himself as such, leading to suicide.

A good way to counter melancholy is the use of affirmations. Every day, either before going off to bed or on waking up in the early morning, a person should repeat to them self: I do love myself. I am a loved person. I am very happy. I am quite healthy. This may sound rather silly or hard but a patient should not be daunted. They should say the words quietly alone or loudly in front of a mirror.

This mantra should be repeated no less than three times each session. It does not matter if the person does not believe the words. They just have to continue doing so for at least a week. A person may also make up their own mantra that would feel right to them. These include: I work hard. I am loving individual. I am a very successful businessman. It shall depend entirely on what resonates best. With time, the positive effects to be derived from this will become apparent.

These are just three of the most basic techniques an individual may use in self healing against anxiety and depression. Numerous other healing remedies exist such as acupuncture points and Chinese herbal extracts. What ever happens, an individual must remember that they are not alone.

It should be noted, however, that if a person is afflicted by depression and feel they are at their wits end, they must seek professional help. Their personal doctor should be consulted immediately. They should talk freely to an individual they trust regarding their feelings. This way, they will bring down the pressures of depression.




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