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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, The Most Merciful
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Assalamo Alykum Wa Rehmatullahe wa Barakaatuh
1) Manage Depression and Bring Back Your Productivity
Depression is like being stuck in a deep, dark dungeon. The walls are dull and there are no windows. You feel suffocated and disturbed all the time. Your head feels empty and you feel lifeless: like all your abilities and energy have been sucked away by a black hole.
The worst part is, no one seems to understand the mental pain you are going through. People label you and call you lazy, moody and selfish.
People been through severe clinical depression and would not wish that mental agony for anyone. But despite the pain, Allah taught us many precious lessons through our depression. This illness has shaped us into the person what you are today and then we do not regret having this disorder.
When people are actually having depressive episodes, they wished someone would teach how to manage this deathly affliction. But that never happened.
“Verily never will Allah change the condition of a people until they change it themselves.” [Qur’an: Chapter 13, Verse 11]
Here are 5 proven and practical ways to manage depression that could be done wonders for us and many different people for years:
1. Salah
Initially in depression, we are always told to pray more. But we never understand this advice nor did it seem to help. We are already praying but the depression wasn’t going away. So..one should realized: we don’t need to change the amount of our salah, rather needed to change the quality of it.
When we start improving my relationship with Allah through salah, we will notice an immense change in mood. Salah helps to manage depression because in sujood, we would make dua to Allah to help us cope with this illness.
2. Pills
Suggesting taking anti-depressants might come as a shocker for many, but there is nothing wrong with using them if your doctor has prescribed them for you. Just like a deep cut needs a bandage, clinical and severe depression warrants medication.
However, this option is not for everyone. When you have situational depression, pills are often not the answer. With this type of depression, you need…
3. Exercise and Healthy Eating
If you’re skeptical about the consequences of taking prescribed anti-depressants, here’s the solution: you can completely stay off anti-depressants for ages because of the life style changes you can made. you did need pills when you had severe depression, but once the severe down time passes, a little physical exercise and healthy eating can do wonders for your mood. Learn how to make your personal exercise program and plan healthy, tasty meals for yourself!
4. Support Network
Strong support networks are one of the most effective aides to completely overcoming depression and regaining your productivity. When you’re low:
don’t be alone: be with positive people from your friends or family
talk out your depression with people who you know will be of help, but be careful of whom you trust
seek help from as many different professionals as you need
5. Therapy
Therapy helps you identify the triggers of your depression (even clinical depression) and works better than medication. Psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy or art therapy – you can explore and choose the therapy that works best to bring back your liveliness. Remember, therapy is a consistent process and needs regular sessions to work. It’s like mental exercise: just like we need to stimulate our body physically, therapy helps stimulate our minds to become productive again.
Ultimately, every shady tree that gives you refuge from depression is a favor from Allah. Cherish it, be grateful for it and use it to your advantage.
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