Spiritual Depression

[Wake Up World]: Some people have a simplistic belief that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. It is usually ascribed to a low level of a neurotransmitter called serotonin, and depressed people are routinely prescribed medication which increases the level of serotonin in their brain.

Rather than seeing depression as a neurological condition, we should view it in terms of environmental and existential factors. Sometimes it is easy to highlight the source of a person’s depression. People get depressed because relationships end, loved ones die, or they lose their jobs. They get depressed because they are poor, live in deprived areas with a high crime rate, or because they are the target of prejudice and disrespect.

But as we all know, depression can also arise in a more subtle way, with sources that are difficult to pinpoint. Depression can be related to “hidden” psychological factors such as a person’s negative thinking style, or early life trauma which has been repressed but creates psychological discord. It could be due to a lack of sense of purpose and meaning, a lack of love, or even a lack of contact with nature. Giving a person antidepressants may not, in some cases, target the root problem....<<<Read The Full Article Here>>>...

What is Existential Depression?

[Wake Up World]: If you are highly sensitive, are a deep thinker/feeler, and are unusually perceptive, you probably have (or have had) existential depression.

Depression is a topic that is frequently written about. We hear remedies, theories, and stories all the time. But few people have heard of existential depression – hence why those who suffer from it can feel tremendously alienated and under-represented.

There are numerous types of depression, and they can be categorized in the following way:

- Situational Depression — caused by external events such as a death, tragedy, loss of employment, etc.
- Hormonal Depression — caused by an internal imbalance of chemicals
- Biological Depression — triggered by genetics
- Seasonal Depression — caused by the changing of seasons (as seen in seasonal affective disorder)
- Intrapersonal Depression — caused by toxic beliefs and perceptions that lead to low self-worth
- Existential Depression — caused by a lack of meaning and Soul connection

In this article, we’ll only be exploring existential depression and how to handle it.

Seeing as it’s such an unusual form of depression that doesn’t respond well to normal treatment, my goal is to help you compassionately face it. As someone who has experienced existential depression before, I want you to know that it does fade and go away – there is hope.

In a nutshell, existential depression is a type of spiritual emergency. It is crippling, profound, pervasive, and highly personal in nature. Most people who experience existential depression feel numb, lost, and empty inside. These people tend to be philosophical deep thinkers and feelers who want to understand the meaning of life. Clinically, existential depression falls into a “grey” area as it is often classified as “uncaused,” although it can sometimes be triggered by internal or external crises....<<<Read The Full Article Here>>>...

U.S. Water Fluoridation – A Forced Experiment that Needs to End

Waking Times: The United States stands almost entirely alone among developed nations in adding industrial silicofluorides to its drinking water—imposing the community-wide measure without informed consent.

Globally, roughly 5% of the population consumes chemically fluoridated water, but more people in the U.S. drink fluoride-adulterated water than in all other countries combined.

Within the U.S., just under a third (30%) of local water supplies are not fluoridated; these municipalities have either held the practice at bay since fluoridation’s inception or have won hard-fought battles to halt water fluoridation....read more>>>...

Burden Release

It's human nature to hold on to things for the sake of holding on to them; for fear of there not being a replacement if we let it go. We have a habit of gripping tight the hot potato because we are scared there won't be another one!

How many people are stuck in stressful jobs for example? Jobs that are contributing to the detriment of their health; just because they are frightened of there not being another job; especially when there are so many financial outgoings to cover? The same can be said of the outgrown relationship because the fear is of being alone.

Imagine the incredible weight off the shoulders when we let this outgrown burden go. Life is not so bad after all; in fact there is a glimmer of hope because its possible to see the wood for the trees; despite the fear of never finding another job; or never meeting someone special again.

The mind can become clearer once that initial panic subsides. Humans have a tremendous ability to adapt and go with the flow once a decision has been made. So no matter what the R-Complex demands in those days or weeks after relinquishing the dreaded job, or the outgrown relationship; life is going to get better in the long run. There are, however, the rare exceptions where the decision is the wrong choice and life goes from bad to worse. That is a sad fact of life ...

The breathing space experienced after the burden release should be quite inspiring when combined with a positive mental attitude. For someone who has been left seriously depressed due to the work pressures, the feeling of negative isn't going to leave them immediately. It may take a while - weeks or months - but once the subconscious becomes aware that the cause of the stress, and the unhappiness, is no longer around; there should be a good recovery.

Having a welcomed rest from the negative surroundings, and negative situation, should have a beneficial effect within a week or two. New, and fresh, opportunities should be greeted with optimism. Adding an exciting new dimension to life. For new opportunities will arrive, and the chance for fresh new beginnings will be there for the taking.

What is depression and what can you do about it?

Depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistently low mood and a feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It is a persistent problem, not a passing one, lasting on average 6 to 8 months.

Diagnosis of depression starts with a consultation with a doctor or mental health specialist. It is important to seek the help of a health professional to rule out different causes of depression, ensure an accurate differential diagnosis, and secure safe and effective treatment.

Depression is different from the fluctuations in mood that people experience as a part of normal life. Temporary emotional responses to the challenges of everyday life do not constitute depression.

Likewise, even the feeling of grief resulting from the death of someone close is not itself depression if it does not persist. Depression can, however, be related to bereavement - when depression follows a loss, psychologists call it a "complicated bereavement." ....read more>>>...