Warning: Just
a gentle reminder that the news of Sushant Singh Rajput committing suicide and
discussion about depression might be harder to process for some people and may
trigger trauma from past experiences.
What
claimed Sushant Singh Rajput’s brilliant life is termed as depression. An
insight into causes of Depression & its remedy
Sushant
Singh Rajput was excellence personified, an intense, hard-working, young, extremely
talented and successful actor. It will
not be easy to forget an actor who gave so much to his audiences, directors,
colleagues, and Indian Cinema. He was a
rising star and so full of great possibilities.
His death is tragic and at the same time shocking that a person of his
intelligence and caliber could claim his own life. He was young, talented, energetic and so much
loved and appreciated by his colleagues and fans alike. So how could he possibly become a patient of
depression?
Events
don’t matter what matters is how you process them:
Leading experts in the field of psychology claim that every person
responds differently to challenges in life.
It does not matter if something tragic happens in your life but how you
process it and what meaning you give it that determines your experience. In the world around us, we see many poor
people, many terminally ill people, and many people who are in the worst
situations but they do not want to end their lives, they still want to
live. On the other hand, Sushant had
more opportunities and reasons to be grateful for and enjoy his life yet he
ended up taking his own life. So, what
is the cause of depression?
Self-Criticism
is at the Core of depression:
According to
Marisa Peer world’s leading hypnotherapist, it is the harsh, hurtful, critical
words you say to yourself that is the root cause of depression. So, to overcome depression you need to tell
yourself what you want to hear from your father, your mother, your spouse, your
children, or any other person. Your self-praise
is more effective than anyone else’s.
According to
Preethaji, a transformational leader and founder of O&O Academy, at the
core of depression is the battle with oneself.
To end this war within yourself means to become an observer of your
inner state. She says depression begins
in the mind before it becomes a problem in the brain. She goes on to say that when we are not at
peace, we are at war with ourselves and we are divided against ourselves. We become our own worst enemy.
Sushant’s
death highlights that it does not matter how successful you are in other
people’s eyes and how much you are appreciated by others, it is more important
to appreciate yourself.
What
helps with depression?
Meditation
and mindfulness: Meditation and
mindfulness help you to become conscious of your thinking patterns. According to Preethaji meditation helps to
de-clutch you from unconscious thinking habits and it awakens you to beautiful
states of living. With meditation, you
move from isolation and separation to experiencing greater connection and
oneness.
Exercise: Exercise is a way to reduce stress and it
helps in the secretion of oxytocin, which is a happiness hormone. The person experiencing depression should
exercise for at least 30 minutes a day.
Exposure to
nature: Nature is a great healer and
when you are not in a good mood, it is always a good idea to take a walk in
nature. Go to a forest, a riverside, or
in mountains and give yourself a dose of freshness and oxygen. It helps to alleviate the symptoms of
depression.
Conclusion: Be it COVID-19 or any other challenge, when
you take every situation as an opportunity to grow yourself, you develop
resilience in your thoughts. You may be imperfect,
insecure, vulnerable, fallible, but it is important to love yourself. Then only you will be able to experience the
love and appreciation of others. Also,
developing an attitude of gratitude goes a long way in healing you from
depression.
Note: The
suggestions given in the above content are not for everyone suffering from
depression, especially if you are diagnosed with severe depressive disorder, in
that case, it is best to consult a qualified mental health care professional.
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