Did you know 1 in 8 women will suffer from depression in their life?
For myself I have touched up against this at least twice in my life. The first time was when an unfortunate and traumatic event occurred at work causing huge stress. The second time was last year when I was facing the prospect of divorce. Major events can cause a lot of stress and these events push our “emotional hot buttons”.
The attached article provides a wonderful summary of depression and the warning signs for depression. Unfortunately we can be really good at ignoring the early warning signs and just keep soldiering on. I know, I did, and I just talked to a woman yesterday who is right in the middle of it.
Here is the link to the article. http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=f9aa97b7af9b37ce524bcab00&id=ce81a9341c&e=1e5c4ed479
The article makes some great suggestions on how to over come depression. The first 3 options, diet, exercise and vitamins can be used to prevent as well as manage depression. From my experience there is at least one if not many other avenues to avert depression, prior to drug therapy.
In my case I did extensive work to resolve the emotional conditioning from my past that caused me to be fearful and shut down. Due the pending divorce I was afraid to be alone and if things just stayed the same then I would be safe.
I participated in, and now teach, Core Dynamics Coaching. These techniques released a tremendous amount of energy that had been stored in my body. As a result most of my fears have dissolved, I have no anxiety and I feel an amazing sense of joy.
There are alternatives to drug therapy if we are willing to recognize our situation and take positive action early. You can dissolve your “emotional hot buttons” and I believe avoid depression. What avoids depression also leads to greater happiness, better life balance. Not to mention that work will feel easier when you feeling good.
Jacque
Tags: Conditioning, Drepression, Health, Life Balance, Stress, Women
