Today we’d like to talk more about depression and dive deeper into the reasons why those common treatments often don’t work. Then we’ll explore a powerful framework that can help you overcome your depression and take a look at how these wellness retreats can help you make this happen.

What exactly is Depression?

These days, people tend to use the word ‘depressed’ or ‘depression’ to refer to a sense of sadness or disappointment.

However, true depression is much more serious than that. We’re talking about extended periods of feeling down that last for more than a few weeks and start affecting other areas of your life. The symptoms can vary widely from person to person but can include:

·       Sadness

·       Anxiety

·       Panicky or worried feelings

·       Feeling tired

·       Low self-esteem

·       Feeling frustrated

·       Feeling hopeless

·       Not getting enjoyment out of life (especially the things that used to bring you joy).

·       Struggling to concentrate

·       Comfort eating or appetite loss

·       Insomnia or needing to sleep more

·       Withdrawing from close relationships

·       Feeling numb or empty

·       Suicidal thoughts or thoughts about harming yourself

Many people suffering from mental health problems like depression don’t seek professional help, either because they feel their symptoms are too mild or they prefer to try to cope alone. However, if they do, they’ll usually be offered treatments from Depression Retreat.

The problem is, many of these treatments don’t work as effectively as we’d like.

We keep needing to go back to our doctor to get our dosage increased, or we struggle with the side effects. Therapy often offers benefits, but it can take time to notice any real improvements.

The root cause of your Depression?

As we’ve just seen, depression can be triggered or worsened by a huge range of factors. But there is one underlying factor which forms the foundation for everything else, yet it’s often ignored. It’s spirituality. By using the word ‘spirituality’ here, I’m not referring to organised religion (although that can also be part of it.)

I’m referring to the sense of connection you have with the world around you and how you find meaning in your life. I’m talking about your unique perspective on the world and how you feel about yourself and those around you.

When you ignore this important part of yourself, you’re more vulnerable to those lies you’ve heard about yourself and the world. You allow them to rule your personality, your emotions and your behaviour.

You start to lose hope and feel disconnected from life. You feel like you’re just not good enough and that you’re somehow flawed or inferior. You find yourself struggling to achieve your ideals, creeping towards burning, flailing under the grip of anxiety and making unhealthy life choices that you usually regret later.

Yet if you bring spirituality back onto centre stage and allow yourself to rediscover that connection, you can start to overcome your depression

You can find fresh hope for the future. You can find a new perspective. You can learn how to survive through the darker days. You can discover your inner strength and move through your depression to a safer place on the other side.

By building a strong positive philosophy and set of beliefs, prioritising self-care and listening to your heart, you can take the first step towards healing from depression. If you want to move for second step go for Depression Retreats.

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