Going Beyond The Blues

Do you think you’re the types who can never get out of that depression that has seemed to turn your entire life into one big lump of lard? You’ve tried what may seem like eight psychiatrists; seven programs of hospitalization and 23 combinations of medications; and nothing seems to have worked! If this sounds like you, then maybe it is time you took charge of your own life, for your own good.

Believe me when I say this; you don’t epitomize Humpty Dumpty who just can’t get out of a nervous breakdown. That just isn’t you!

Read on with me; and learn about the simple things that can help you get your awry life back on track.

Laugh your guts out –

Have you realized this one thing? When you watch a person laugh or cry from around 10 feet away, you might not instantly be able to tell the difference. But that doesn’t make the effect of the two any similar. A good laugh and crying for the right reasons (letting go) could make a world of difference to you and your mental state.

The best way of using laughter is by twisting it into the form of sarcasm, say some. I say, I agree! Sarcasm makes for the best method of self defense when the world seems like it has turned against you. Wit, I say, is the most essential element contributing to sanity; and a good dose of comedy can keep anyone out of the psych ward.

Pump it up –

If you’ve been an alcoholic at any point in your time or you’ve been addicted to any other form of substance abuse, you’d know what I am talking about. You love getting a buzz. It makes things around you seem good; doesn’t it?
So this time, trade in for a buzz that will do you good instead of bad – Exercise! A good workout that will get your heart beat rate over the 140 beats per minute radar will do you good. This is a safe way of making you feel better about yourself without affecting your sobriety. Exercise is one activity that is capable of altering your mood; and it ups it for the better of your own health and your relationships with friends and family. If you indulge in the right kind of activity or exercise, it could release the right amount of serotonin in your brain; and this would have that calming; almost euphoric effect on your body. This is one of the best ways to combat stress.

Eating Correctly –

What goes inside determines how you feel on the outside. Confused? It means your diet affects your mood.

The bad boys would be nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, processed food and white flour. Ensure that your kids don’t get hooked onto processed food; because they’re the easiest prey for this kind of unhealthiness.

The heroes or the good guys would include protein in the form of eggs, cheese, milk, yogurt, chicken, fish, nuts; complex starches in the form of beans, whole grains and potatoes; and vitamins. These should keep you happy for longer.

Getting some Zzzzzzzzzzs –

The importance of a good night’s sleep has often been undermined; and for the wrong reasons. Lack of sleep can lead to aggravation and mood swings. In extreme cases, it could lead to mood disorders as well. With little or no sleep, the brain doesn’t get a chance to do what it has to, without having your thoughts interrupt it all the time. When you don’t finish a task assigned to you, it could lead to a backlog which makes things irritating. The same happens with your brains; when it can’t finish its tasks, it will remove the frustration on you.

According to a newly conducted study, a sleep deprived brain works more or less like an intoxicated brain. You wouldn’t want to be dafter than a drunkard, would you now?

Light my world up –

Have you noticed yourself getting crankier when November and December arrive? Do you realize you become crummier during the dank wet nights of winter? The logic is simple – the amount of sunlight a person gets has a lot to do with the way he/she feels. It messes or works (either ways) with the circadian rhythms of the person’s body (internal biological clock). The lesser the exposure to sunlight, the crankier the person will be. This is the same logic that applies to SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) which is a common mood disorder.

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