Depression can take hold for many different reasons. When one becomes depressed, the mind may lose all sense of organization, imagination, and reality. I know. I've been there. I have been challenged with too much at one time. When this happens, focusing on any one thing becomes virtually impossible. It was easier to turn the T.V. on and tune out. I would sit for hours watching non thought provoking shows. I would find and create different comfort foods to shove in my mouth. Knowing none of the above was helping, but only adding to my depressed state, it didn't matter as my mind was just not there. It took everything I had in me to pull out of the state I was in without pharmaceuticals or trips to the doctor. Leaving home was difficult anyway,
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On day two I reorganized and cleaned my kitchen cabinets. This led to scrubbing the outside of the cabinet doors. I also completely "spring cleaned" the kitchen counters. Okay, I was feeling better. Not only feeling better but the house was looking great too. I also added to my mile long list of things to do. Day three: I tackled my least favorite chore, the bathroom. I scrubbed it from top to bottom until it was "home and garden" clean. Wow! Am I good! I haven't stuffed my face or watched T.V. all day on the third day. When the bathroom was done, I dusted throughout the entire house. Day four: Just looking in the mirror became easier. I decided to work in the yard. I didn't even look at the list on the forth day because I had other chores I wanted to get done. A trip to the grocery store was one of them. No "comfort foods", just salad, water, and healthy meals. By the fifth day, I felt my depression was a thing of the past. Whenever I feel my mood begin to change I immediately write a list and begin my routine to fight the feelings of depression. Since I started this, I have been able to schedule interviews to get back into the working world. My cure for depression may not work for everyone who finds themselves in a blue mood, but it may be
On day two I reorganized and cleaned my kitchen cabinets. This led to scrubbing the outside of the cabinet doors. I also completely "spring cleaned" the kitchen counters. Okay, I was feeling better. Not only feeling better but the house was looking great too. I also added to my mile long list of things to do. Day three: I tackled my least favorite chore, the bathroom. I scrubbed it from top to bottom until it was "home and garden" clean. Wow! Am I good! I haven't stuffed my face or watched T.V. all day on the third day. When the bathroom was done, I dusted throughout the entire house. Day four: Just looking in the mirror became easier. I decided to work in the yard. I didn't even look at the list on the forth day because I had other chores I wanted to get done. A trip to the grocery store was one of them. No "comfort foods", just salad, water, and healthy meals. By the fifth day, I felt my depression was a thing of the past. Whenever I feel my mood begin to change I immediately write a list and begin my routine to fight the feelings of depression. Since I started this, I have been able to schedule interviews to get back into the working world. My cure for depression may not work for everyone who finds themselves in a blue mood, but it may be