Sunday, March 30, 2008

Living in the Moment

If you suffer from depression and are experiencing suicidal ideation, REACH OUT. Don't let pride or confusion get in the way of receiving help. Your friends and loved ones probably do not even realize the mental pressure that you are suffering.

Life is worth living. If you are not sure that you can last an hour, focus on surviving the minutes. As you successfully endure and survive each moment, pat yourself on the back. You can make it.

While profound depression can require long term intervention of therapy and medication, there are some quick fixes to depression as well. Take a walk; hug a child; take a vitamin; sing a song; help someone; say a prayer; call a friend. Good nutrition is an excellent way to stave off depression symptoms. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains is a good start.

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