If you realize that you are experiencing depression talk to someone that you trust, and let them know. It is wise to have some emotional support during this time.Depression can affect you mentally, physically, and emotionally. Some of the symptoms are decreased appetite, weight loss, sleeping too much, increase in alcohol consumption. Sometimes people drink more, because they don't want to feel emotional pain, but alcohol actually depresses the central nervous system and can make the depression worse, so it is better not to drink alcohol while you are feeling depressed, (if you realize you have a problem with alcohol there is help for that too).Since one of the symptoms of depression can be sleeping too much, it is important to get some physical exercise, (walking, running, swimming etc..)Exercise can help you feel better, because while you are exercising your body releases endorphins, removes toxins, and brings fresh oxygen through the blood stream to help you feel more balanced energized and refreshed. It is also good to go outside and get fresh air and sunshine that can lift your spirits up.Adjusting your diet can help too. Make sure you are getting the right amount of nutrients. Adding supplements (vitamins, minerals) can be helpful, since a person is not usually eating enough of the right foods when they are depressed.Seeking the advice of a nutrition consultant can help. I have worked with people who have had depression and have experienced it as well in my life, and have been healed by God and using these tools.. Remember there is always hope. Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. God desires you healed, delivered and set free.Depression can be brought on by unresolved anger turned inward, and or grief (the loss of someone or something) Getting in touch with feelings can break the denial and the recovery process can begin. You were never meant to do this alone. It wisdom to seek the help of a minister or counselor at this time.Keeping a daily journal can be helpful to release some of your feelings and it frees your mind up to help you feel better. I also believe strongly in the power of prayer and meditation. When you pray, God hears you, and will answer you. He does promise this in his word. Psalm 118:5 "I sought the Lord and he answered me, he delivered me from all my fears." Meditating means really listening to God for direction and guidance. When you read his word, it is so alive and filled with so much wisdom, the truth replaces the heaviness. "You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free" Galatians 5: It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of bondage.There is power in the spoken word of God. He wants you to be whole and complete in him.Attending a support group can be a blessing as well, you will find out that you are not alone, and many people have been where you are and have come out the other side and are willing to help.You are worth the very best in life God has for you, and are very precious and special, created in his image, and he has many wonderful things in store for you. I am believing and lining up my faith for your healing based on Matt 18:19 When two touch agree concerning anything on earth it shall be done by my father in Heaven blessings,Cindi

Before you consider taking antidepressants, check out these advice videos and articles. Many people DO benefit from taking them but they can do severe damage to some people so be careful.