Perhaps the most spoken about topic in today’s time is Depression.
People slang out this word even with the slightest feeling of lowness or sadness.
It’s like a buzzword to project your state of mind rather.
I personally don’t believe in depression myself because depression for me is not a condition but a state of mind.
Yes I feel depressed sometimes but I know ways to snap back to a good mood anytime.
So what guarantees that you feel depressed and stay there for longer
- Sitting indoors all day without getting the sun.
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Chain smoking
- Playing too many video games
- Indulging in sugar and junk food
- Excessive scrolling on social media
- Not socializing
These are sure shot ways for you to feel depressed and stay there for a long time.
I have had my share of lows in my years of life. Ending of a three year long relationship, Failure in academics, Family financial crunches, Legal cases slapped against family, Loss of a best friend, hyper anxiety during the times of COVID, weakness due to surgery, etc etc.
Most of us go through certain trauma’s and tragedies in our lives.
As a human being such situations are part and parcel just like happy times are.
So you can either choose to sulk, overthink and stay in the low zone or you can do something about it and overcome such situations.
Remember that sitting depressed and doing nothing is a privilege you are getting because if there was no food on the plate for you, then you’d be hustling and finding ways to make a living.
There are many people in the world that don’t have the privilege to sit depressed because they have shit to do.
As a human being you are given one life, an opportunity to live and make something out of this life. Sitting depressed is the worst thing you can do to yourself and others around you.
What a total waste of time.
Every time I feel low or depressed , I hold my breath for as long as I can.
When I do that, after a certain point my body starts fighting within me. And after a few seconds my will power to hold my breath is totally destroyed by my body and I take a deep breath.
By own body literally tells me F**K you, let me live.
When my own body is a fighter, why can’t I make my mind like one?
This profound thought snaps me back to reality, that having this body is an honour. Having your family around you is an honour.
Ultimately that is what matters, rest is all pish posh and dumb.
So why fret and waste your precious time sulking?
I personally work very HARD to stay out of a depressed state.
I train my body everyday to fight and survive and that in turn trains my mind to survive and thrive.
It’s a perfect handshake.
So next time if you are feeling depressed, then take a walk in nature.
Go for a run
Hike a mountain
Lift some weights
Let your body inspire you and you will come out victorious.
Talk soon
Ankush katoch
