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Are alarming figures of people who cannot get out of depression and end up taking their own lives.
What is Depression and some Statistics
⏩ Depression is a mental disorder, often quiet and quite common It affects many people around the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is estimated that more than 264 million people around the world They suffer from depression.
It is estimated that around 4.4% of the world's population suffers from depression.
In the United States, it is estimated that the 7.6% of adults experience some type of major depressive episode at some point in their lives.
⏩ When a person projects their meaning of life into a thing or person and loses them, they feel that they have lost all motivation and experience a deep emptiness, inexplicable tiredness and resorts to different ways to avoid that pain.
To reduce depression, it is important take preventive measures and seek treatment as soon as possible.
⏩ Some effective strategies to reduce depression may include logotherapy to heal past wounds and increase levels of self-knowledge, regular physical exercise, occupational and sports therapy and mindfulness.
It is also important to maintain healthy habits, such as a balanced diet, restful sleep, and avoiding substance use that can increase depression, such as alcohol and illicit drugs. When working in your level of belief and develop a solid mindset, you will be working to prevent falling into depression in the short and long term.
The Case of Esteban How did he get out of depression?
There are many cases of people who have overcome depression thanks to psychotherapy. Here I present an example:
Esteban, a 35-year-old man, had been fighting depression for several years. He had lost interest in his hobbies and favorite activities, felt exhausted all the time, and experienced feelings of sadness and mediocrity. Additionally, he had lost motivation to socialize and was avoiding contact with friends and family. Esteban felt that his life had no meaning and he didn't see a way out. of his depressed mood.
After seeking professional help, Esteban began psychological therapy with a psychotherapist specialized in depression. During therapy, Esteban learned to identify the negative and distorted thoughts that were preventing him from seeing his life positively.. She also worked on identifying her personal values and goals and rebuilding her self-esteem.
Within 6 months, Esteban was able to see his life more positively and began to reconnect with his loved ones and activities he enjoyed. Also he was able to find new meaning in his life and felt more motivated to pursue his personal goals. Finally, Esteban overcame his depression and was able to regain his emotional and mental well-being thanks to his commitment to the psychotherapy process.
This is just an example of so many cases that arrive every day, but it demonstrates how psychotherapy can be effective in the treatment of depression. Each person is different and may respond differently to therapy, so it is important to seek professional help if you are struggling with depression.
An Effective Exercise to Get Out of Depression
A practical logotherapy exercise to avoid falling into depression is the “Noûs-Platonism” technique. This technique seeks to find meaning in life through the connection with spirituality and philosophy.
Here is an example of how to apply this technique:
1. Find a quiet place and spend a few minutes in meditation or personal reflection.
2. Think about a problem or situation that is causing you sadness or hopelessness.
3. Visualize yourself walking with the wise men of ancient times and let yourself be inspired by their teachings that help you find meaning in your life. Noûs-Platonism is a philosophical current that is based on the teachings of Plato and his idea of “noûs”, which refers to considering the mind or divine intelligence that is the source of all true knowledge. He thinks that the physical world is simply an imperfect copy of the ideal world, which is eternal and perfect. Curiously, human beings can access this ideal world through reason and contemplation, and by doing so, we can achieve a deeper understanding of reality.
4. Reflect on these teachings and realize that your current situation is temporary and that you have a transcendental nature within you, which exceeds the limits of what you see and seek how to apply these principles to overcome your current situation.
5. Identify an action or decision you can take to move towards the meaning of your life.
6. Take this action and be motivated by the connection with philosophy and spirituality.
This technique can be useful for those people who They seek to find purpose in their life and avoid depression through reflection and connection with philosophical values and teachings.
It's important to put attention on Logotherapy is a therapeutic approach that can be complementary to other medical and psychological treatments for depression. If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, it is important to seek professional help.
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In summary
Depression is a mental disorder that affects many people around the world. Some effective strategies to reduce depression include speech therapy, regular physical exercise, occupational and sports therapy and mindfulness.
The teachings of Noûs-Platonism invite us to reflect on the nature of our existence and the possibility of access a deeper understanding of reality. The idea that the physical world is an imperfect copy of the ideal world suggests to us that there is something beyond what we see and experience in our daily lives.
This perspective helps us understand that our current situation is temporary and that we have a transcendental nature that transcends the limits of what we can perceive in this physical world. By applying these principles, We can seek ways to overcome our current situation and reach a greater understanding of our true nature and purpose in life.. Reason and contemplation are presented as fundamental tools to achieve this goal and find a deeper meaning in our lives.
It is also important to maintain healthy habits, such as a balanced diet, restful sleep, and avoiding the consumption of substances that can increase depression. Psychotherapy is an effective option to overcome depression. A practical logotherapy exercise to avoid falling into depression is the “Noûs-Platonism” technique, which seeks to find meaning in life through connection with spirituality and philosophy deep.
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