I THINK THEREFORE I AM-depression
We have all heard this saying. “I think, therefore I am”. Many of us laugh at what seems like a nonsensical statement. However, if we look closely at this statement we find it is pregnant with truth- Whether you believe it or not, what we think about self, life, others and even God is a clear indication of who we really are. Whether you believe it or not-it is obvious to others what you spend your time thinking and/or worrying about.
Perhaps this is most noticeable in depression. For instance, if you are given to depression, that does not mean that simply thinking positive or even taking medication is going to make it go away. You may have to fight depressive thoughts for the rest of your life -and its hard work. Sometimes depression cannot be reasoned with and you may feel that there is no end in sight to your constant sobbing, sick feeling or despondency. You begin to believe that you will never be yourself again. You feel that your life might as well be over. The gloom seems thicker and thicker and happy days are never going to be “here again”. Remember you cannot avoid these feelings, but you can fight them. How? You must talk to yourself about truth. Truth that unhappy feelings will pass. Each day is a new beginning. Take , for instance, those thoughts that come into your head the moment you wake up -are they good thoughts? Build on that. Are they bad thoughts? Be ready to battle. Do you begin the day by remembering the failures and exhaustion of the day before? Who is reminding you of yesterday? YOU.
It is important to remind yourself that you can succeed. You can deal with the bad parts of your day because it is your business to defy yourself, defy the enemy of your soul, defy the world and say “I shall succeed” . You may be depressed, feeling sick, low on funds, heartbroken, despondent but remember what you think about your self today will determine who you will be tomorrow.
You may even need to rid yourself of the negative people, places and things in your life right now. (not your job or your spouse) LOL
Here are three things to help you get started:
1)CHOOSE GOOD CLOSE FRIENDS; don’t confide in everyone about your personal struggles. Look for a few close friends who are positive, joyful, stable.
2)KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE; remember that negativity is all around us all day long, but remember that there is an end in sight and joyful, upbeat thoughts will allow you to receive what you have been waiting for.
3)FAILURE TO FIGHT NEGATIVE THOUGHTS IS DEADLY: You can be consumed by negative thoughts . Life is hard and trials come. We have enough to worry about; bills, sickness, wayward children, the economy, our future but if you can counter those thoughts with facts about blessings, wonderful people, good health, you will find that things will get easier.
Be an enemy of all unbelief in your mind.
May you find peace in the storm!
