Anxiety and Depression Treatment - 5 Tips for Beating Depression


Everyone has days when they are down, worn out and just notfeeling all that happy.

That's OK, you need to have days like this, otherwise how wouldyou know when you are happy. You need to have something tocontrast your happiness with. What is black without white?

Even though you know that sadness is a part of life, let's try tomake it a small part of life.

With that said, Here are a few tips to help you feel better whenyou are feeling down in the dumps. They are easy to do, easy topractice every day and they work!

1. Stand up straight, sit up straight. When your body is inalignment your energy can flow and when your energy is flowingfreely, you can flow.

2. Smile! Yes, just smile. Easy to do and effective.

3. Repeat positive affirmations. Things like "I feel good","Positive energy flows through my body", "I see the good inall".

4. Listen to some music that you like. It doesn't have to beanything specific, just something you enjoy. Certain types ofmusic work better than others, but experiment and see what worksfor you. Studies have shown that Classical music and new agemusic work best.

5. Take some time out for yourself, relax and read a book, dosomething for yourself.

6. Meditate. Meditation is an excellent habit to develop. Itwill serve you in all that you do. If you are one who has a hardtime sitting still, then try some special meditation CDs thatcoax your brain into the meditative state. Just search for"Meditation music" on Google or Yahoo and explore.

Our outside work is simply a reflection of our inside world. Remember there is no reality just your perception of it. Usethis truth to your advantage. Whenever you are sad, realize thatit is all in your mind and you do have the power to change yourperception.

These tips will lift you up when you are down, but don't just usethem when you are sad. Try and practice them everyday, make thema habit. You will be surprised at how these simple exerciseswill keep the rainy days away.

On a final note, if you are in a deep depression that you can'tseem to shake, please go see a doctor. This is your life anddon't take any chances. For free information and more details on the causes of depression, please visit the authors web site.

The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to medically diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any health care program.

Emily Clark is editor at Lifestyle Health News and Medical Health News where you can find the most up-to-date advice and information on thecauses of depression and many medical, health and lifestyle topics.

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