Sadness - Emotera Posts for the nth Time

During February 1st, I posted a status on my Facebook wall that I shouldn't be sad, angry, depressed and bitter. And I am trying naman. I may be experiencing some low downs but I get to manage it and be happy even just for a while… will post some of my February trips next time! Promise ang mahal ma-depress ha, because it is the only outlet you had and all you had in mind is to get away for a while and think things a lot.

While searching in the Net regarding on the instructions or guides on requirements management document (the one document that made my nose bleed), I accidentally googled ways to overcome depression and sadness… Applicable talaga sakin ang tip na ito…Dahil naman kasi naghahanap din ako. Ayoko na rin maging emotera at pathetic sa mga friends ko kahit 100++ times na nila akong sinasabihan na mag-move on na. I need to divert my attention to different things and try to be happy on my own ways. It may be harder than expected but I know I can surpass this loneliness. Don't ask me why I am sad this January and February, I think this is the major crossroad I had in my 27 years of existence. I've experience fair share of heartbreaks before but this time it took a dangerous toll on me. Everything was thrown off into different directions and confusions came in spiraling down on me.

Ok enough of my melodramatics… I would like to share this article to those people who are currently experiencing same feelings I had right now… how to move on and heal a wound. Overcome sadness and depression.

According to Alex Shalman, the one who wrote this article on website: http://www.dumblittleman.com/2009/03/10-simple-ways-to-overcome-depression.html

Here are some 10 simple ways to overcome sadness without any happy pills

1. Set Goals
Something special happens the moment the paper meets the pen and we write down our goals. Our brain chemistry changes, neurons fire, hormones are deployed, and we start thinking about how we can achieve those goals.

2. Sleep
Getting the right amount of sleep is healthy for our body and mind. Some argue that sleep deprivation treats depression, but I don't buy it. I think it's a cheap distraction that catches up to you within days. Get enough rest.

3. Exercise
If you're physically capable, try one hour of cardio (or as much as you can). If you're tee-shirt is soaking wet, you're standing in a puddle of your own sweat, and you can feel the endorphins pumping through your body, you did it right. Shower up and try not being happy, I dare you.

4. Forgiveness
Many times we're making ourselves sad for no good reason at all. People have been known to keep grudges for lifetimes (most religions and nationalities keep them for generations). When you forgive, you remove this weight off your shoulders and put yourself in a position to be happier.

5. Gratitude
Many times when we complain we can cause ourselves to be sad. Complaining is just a factor of not taking into account what we're grateful for. Sit down and make a list of 100 things you're grateful for right now (and I dare you not to feel better).

6. Sunlight
Certain people have a disorder, in which, due to a lack of sunlight, they experience seasonal sadness. I'm somewhat affected by this in the winter when the days are shorter. That's why it pays to grab your iPod (or your friend) and go for 30 minute walks each day and embrace the sunlight.

7. Hydration
This has always been my downfall; I don't drink enough and chances are you don't either. Some days I drink only 1 cup of water, and I feel horrible. When I remember, and drink 2-3 liters, I'm happy as a kitten on cat-nip, and productive as a bat out of hell.

8. Friendships
Your life force, support system, and everything that matters. It's not hard to make friends if you put the time in. Everyone wants to be heard, appreciated, and loved. Start off by listening, appreciating and loving, and it will come back your way.

9. Reading
Take a temporary leave from reality and bury yourself in one of your favorite books. A lot of wise people have been through what you're going through and they made it through to the other side to tell about it.

10. Journal
This could be an escape but it doesn't have to be. You can write about fiction, and transport yourself to another world, or you can write about what's going on, and let your thoughts carry you through to a solution. Many great books were written by people who were, at least at the time, going through a period of pain and suffering.