food for thought...

** This is some factual information, and alot of my opinion. It may read as preachy but it's just how I feel, so if you disagree please pipe up and let me know how you feel ***

So I was given some interesting information last night. Did you know the statistic is that 90% of society is dealing with/battling some form of depression? And most people never do anything about it, and end up having those emotions/feelings ruling their day to day existance?
( side note, for the love of Pete dont think "medication" is going to fix anything, it's all within "

so some food for thought:

- According to a recent Finnish study, patients being treated for major depressive disorder - more than half of whom were taking anti-depressants meds - responded better if they had higher levels of vitamin B. A recent study in the American Journal of Psychiatry also notes that populations with low intakes of omega-3 fatty acids ( heart health oils found in seafood ) have higher rates of bi-polar disorder
- A study from Duke University in Durham, NC found that depression returned in only nine percent of people who excersized 90 minutes a week, and 38 percent relapse rates in those who did not. Regular activity can help improve anxierty and depression.
So get off you asses and go out and do something active. Walk to your destination, go for a jog, go for a hike if you're surrounded by amazing mountains ( like anywhere in BC )
- Positive relationships and spirituality are together the "ultimate anti-depressant". Solving relationships issues and connecting with people can be important steps toward recovering from depression.
SO stop bottling up your emotions, and actually confide in somebody you trust that you know will support you. At the end of the day we are all creatires of habit, and if you insist on keeping all your thoughts inside all your life, you are never going to evolve past the point you are at now. I think evolution of ones person is a massive part of growth, so take a positive step in the right direction.
- While the powers of prayer have not been scientifically proven, spirituality seems to improve depression-related coping skills and encourage a more complete remission. Dr. Ravindran says: "what appears to be effective or not the religeous rituals themselves but rather spiritual attitudes". Spirituality can ve as simple as believing in a higher purpose or expressing ones faith in daily affirmations, meditation, or prayer.
I would never preach any religeon to anybody, for all I care you can pray to your cat if it makes you feel better, but being connected with some level of spirituality is essential to living a fulfilling existance. You can obtain this by something also physically stimulating as Yoga, or walking by yourself, but I feel to really stay connected with yourself you need to have priority time for yourself, so you can reflect on the important stuff.


Im sure there are many more points I could address but I think this will suffice, for now :)