Depression-Part III

Handling Depressive/Suicidal Tendencies - Part III

Well, let us now look at specific things we can do to fight depressive / suicidal tendencies :

1. Exercise everyday : Do anything - brisk walk or jogging, Yoga, swimming, long cycling, gym workouts ... a combination of brisk walk and Yoga (esp. the 12-posture Surya Namaskar series) may really be the best ;

2. Get minm. 15-20 minutes' sunshine everyday ; choose an hour when the sunlight is reasonably strong - not weak or too strong ;

3. Several times a day, do deep abdominal (diaphragmatic) breathing ;

4. Eat plenty of seasonal greens / fruits and honey with almonds ; chewing almonds with honey, or slowly chewing previously water-soaked almonds followed by a glass of orange juice really helps ;

5. Don't just think positive - FEEL positive. Feel the blessings of life, be grateful for all that you have received. Think who digests your food, who ensures you do not forget to breathe and your heart does not forget to beat when you are deep asleep ?

6. Do some work, keep busy but not too busy - take sufficient rest and sleep ;

7. Avoid all addictions ;

8. Keep affirming love and forgiveness to all, seek God's forgiveness for all our ignorant acts.
Remember, what goes out, comes back. Send out only thoughts of love and compassion. If you just feel kind inside for others, if you inwardly affirm love, you will see them responding better and relationships will improve, even if you say nothing.

9. Learn and practice twice daily some Pranayama techniques - this is a very potent remedy for depressive tendencies.

10. As you slowly grow positive, meditate everyday.

Take care. Love yourself. For more help, contact :

Hans Dholakia
http://www.hansyoga.com/
mails : hans@hansyoga.com