Actually, there have been many Days One. Many attempts at willing myself well. Snapping out of it. Putting mind over matter. And all of those attempts were genuine and fueled by a belief in the power of positive thinking, which does exist and should be exercised, and in fact, did help. For a while. The problem is that for the depressed person, all the will in the world can't make a sick brain well. Wow, I said it! And I said it in front of....the whole world?? It's okay, though, because I realize now that a sick brain doesn't make a person any more crazy than a sick stomach. It does, however, mean that it needs fixed. And while I know that my own will is key in my success, I acknowledge that it is only the starting point and not the finish line. My will is not the cure, but my permission to be cured.
I have just completed reading Dr. Neil Nedley's book called Depression: The Way Out. Dr. Nedley claims (with documented success) that depression can be cured, not just treated. He does prescribe medications for his patients when needed, but the ultimate goal is to be free of depression, anxiety, and medicine. I'm there! Well, at the starting point, that is. The approach involves nutrition, lifestyle, spirituality, exercise, and other very "real" approaches. So, I've established this blog in order to stick with the program and be accountable to someone "out there" even if it is only myself reading my own posts. I do welcome, however, anyone's comments.
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There always has to be a Day One, no matter what follows. I can't wait to see what's next!
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ReplyDeleteA wonderful post --- a new beginning. I look forward to your journey.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. Thank you so much for posting this. Can't wait to go read more!
ReplyDeleteI can contact to the depression and you have more courage of attempting recovery. Most people can't even try to recovery. All they do is just sit at home and just mope. You are able to try and I'm glad that you came to the class and talked to us about depression. Thank you
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see that you wanted to make sure and stick with it by making a post. Thank you for coming and talking to my family studies class! It was a very interesting thing to me.
ReplyDeletei got a lot from you thank you :)
ReplyDeleteI can understand what your going through because I know people that have been through a depression and some did not want to help themselves. but in the end I got them to someone who could help them and be there for them like I was. and I'm glad you found a way to help yourself because depression is not something to take lightly.
ReplyDeleteDepression and anxiety are hard to live with. It takes a strong person to come out of it. I'm happy for you.
ReplyDeleteDepression is hard to come out of. Good thing you did it! Thanks for coming and talking to our class. I learned a lot. :)
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