How You Can Engage In Simple 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.

For self healing, exercise is paramount. You body craves making movements. It is not designed for a sedentary lifestyle. The apt exercise regimen varies from one individual to another. Starting with a light but short walk three times every week is advised. You could stretch your body for about fifteen minutes each day as light music plays. You could also choose a strong cardio accompanied by fast paced music.

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 technique to counter this is affirmations. Once each day, either early in the morning or before going to bed for easy remembrance, one should say to oneself: I love myself. I am loved. I am happy. I am healthy. In the beginning, this may sound silly and hard to repeat. An individual must say these words quietly to himself or better still loudly to himself in front of the mirror.

Such a mantra has to be repeated three times for every session. Not believing the wordings in the beginning shall not be a problem. They just need to do so throughout a week. The patient could also author a different mantra that they would feel comfortable with. Some include: I am a hard worker. I am such a loving individual. I am a successful businesswoman. This shall entirely depend on the resonance of the patient. Soon, the benefits of the procedure shall be 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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