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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