Ladies Awake

I remember promising to write my own view on overcoming depression . it was not easy to write; not because I didn't have anything to write but because I began to think; How do you tell someone who has gone through probably one of the worst disasters to just come out of depression.
Then I learnt two hard lessons;
#. Depression is better prevented than cured.
#. The earlier we make God our source by getting into the right relationship with him and building our strength through quality and consistent fellowship(walk,communication,communion,rapport) with him the better for us.
Why? This is because life will always throw uncomfortable / "unpleasant" situations at you that will threaten your emotional peace andif not properly handled might also threaten mental health.
So I'll simply share certain things that helped me in times of depression.
Depression is a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of inactivity. Other symptoms include bleak sight(inability to see the way forward), high levels of aggression and sadness at intervals.
So what helped me in my own time of depression.
My relationship with God: I constantly poured out my mind to God.When I could gather strength I prayed at intervals (i wasn't encouraged to many times) but what I did most was to listen to lots and lots of christian music and messages. I studied a lot, devouring at least ten chapters of the bible per day, I channelled my depression into desperation,I was looking for answers.The answers I got gave me hope and prevented me from getting into or succumbing to suicidal thoughts.Note: I had been doing these things even before depression came,so it was easy to do them.

The people you surround yourself with:
Most people get into and remain in depression because of wrong company.The people you surround yourself with matter a lot.You can't afford to surround yourself with negative people(pessimists) or immature people who know nothing about what you're going through and so make wrong judgements.
I remember a friend of mine made me repeat the statement " I am more than this" several times until I let out all my burdens.

Talk,talk,talk: Secrecy is good but not when you are carrying great burdens. talk to people you trust, don't keep burdens to yourself see a counselor or therapist if need be.Become a talkative in the midst of people you trust(strictly mature,experienced and optimistic people).

Change your orientation: More people are going through worse things than yourself.
Su***de is cowardice, you have the ability to fight and overcome that challenge only if you pay attention to and awaken the victor in you.Concentrate on what God's word says about you and remind the devil constantly and verbally.The devil is not right about his opinions, that situation is not alpha and omega,God is.Your child died,you were duped,your multimillion naira investment didn't yield anything.These are facts,but guess what? you've got to raise the truth above the facts.What's the truth? Everything the WORD of God says about you is the truth.You are coming out victorious. Love you

Domestic violence is not a result of the woman's manner of speaking all the time.The man's psychology and temperament needs to be put in check.why would a man beat his wife to the point of death just because of the way she spoke.how many of his blood sisters did he kill when he was still living in his Father's house.Note:I'm not in any way in support of a woman insulting or disrespecting her husband.