“One of the symptoms of depression is that it diminishes our ability to think and takes away our feelings of hope. “
(Juan Antonio Vallejo Njera)
- “Everything has lost meaning in my life.
- Nothing interests me.
- Nothing surprises me and I feel empty.
- Loneliness travels through my body and soul.
- And I lost interest in everything I loved and made me happy: reading.
- Listening to music.
- Making love.
- Traveling.
- And wanting to work.
I like and sleep too much and sometimes I spend whole nights without sleep, I don’t want to see anyone, I don’t want to talk to anyone, everyone bothers me, because I’m tired of myself, even if I don’t. I have the courage to kill myself, sometimes I think it would be better to close my eyes and never wake up again.
I often cry thinking my life isn’t worth it. What am I doing here? I feel like I’ve failed at work, I’ve failed love again, I feel like no one values me and that my life has lost its meaning.
This article is inspired by the interview with actor Wily Toledo on a television show and was a moving testament to how he managed to overcome the depression.
I left what I was doing because I was struck by your words, I have listened and tried to understand your testimony: an honest testimony that a person who has suffered or suffers from depression can identify with himself.
We hope that your public exposure and this article can help some people suffering from depression.
The love of your loved ones and the help of a professional will help you get out of this black hole. It’s not easy to overcome depression, but it’s not impossible either.
We live in a world where things don’t go the way we would like and end up losing the meaning of everything, even our own lives.
We have to believe that everything can change at any time. The sky is dark today, but tomorrow the sun will shine again. Without realizing it, you can find unexpected answers through a child’s smile, walk in a flowery park in spring, or meet someone special.
With the help of a professional, you can create a personalized plan to be back to what it was before.
Here are some suggestions that can help you overcome depression
1- Walk or walk for 15 to 30 minutes a day.
2- Read something that brings positivity to your life.
3- Gather friends or family at least once a week
4- Perform a pleasant activity, such as going to a restaurant or going to the cinema, once a week.
5- Make a list of goals.
6- Forget the past. The future is full of good surprises
7- Perform fun activities such as cooking, crafts, etc.
8- Meditate a few minutes a day. Meditation helps change our minds and thoughts.
9- Do some physical exercise: if you don’t like it, dance at home, do some outdoor activity.
10- Don’t worry too much; sooner or later you’ll find the solution to your problems.
11- Escape from loneliness. Ask a friend or family member to walk and chat.
12- Listen to cheerful music. Music helps the brain produce endorphins.
13- Thank you for the good things you have in your life, let joy be part of your day-to-day life with positivity and faith.
It is difficult to understand the complexities of the soul, but it is important to realize that every emotional illness deserves proper respect and treatment. If you can’t find a cure for depression, seek the help of an expert.