„Dejection, detention, they all occur
But hear me better say
It’s you who allows
Will it ever ever recur“
It has not been like this before. People nowadays tend to feel down very frequently. I would say much more frequently than it used to be in the past. All kinds of people from all walks of lives. I wouldn’t draw any conclusions on why a specific behavior pattern occurs, but I’ll definitely contribute my take on it. And how to battle it.
Psychologists define depression as the common mental disorder involving a loss of interest or pleasure in activities for long periods of time.
I also see it as a hiding figure behind the shiny exterior. I see it as a silent killer behind the smiling curtains. A growing inner demon putting you down from performing.
Being a fitness trainer for couple of years now and having worked with hundreds of people, many of ’em came to me feeling dejected, many nurturing half-devastating thoughts. The sensations of worthlessness are one of the major hallmarks of depression which I noticed and which occured A LOT.
I can’t say these folks were diagnosed with depression, no. However, they were somewhere on the sure path to develop one.
We talked through and I did my best to lift their spirits. I always do. I’m like a good amount of positive energy available to my clients 24/7. It leaves a powerful impact. It always does. Carefully tailored, powerfully crafted communication married with the right training program will take you places. Perhaps won’t cure all. But surely will fix many.
What about me, the founder of this blog? How do I battle?
Did it ever get better of me?
Have I succumbed to prolonged negative thoughts?
Did depression ever caught me unguarded?
The short answer is – it didn’t. It hasn’t.
The verse you’ve read in the entry of this blog belongs to the song I wrote.
I’m sure a part of your mind expected a different answer.
I never really allowed a deep negative spirit to take me. As soon as the negative thoughts occur, I look at myself, my surroundings and where I currently am and, damn, I have 0 space to complain or be negative about. Someone’s in hospital being ill for life, someone’s caught by war, someone lacks a part of the body. Seriously, guys – I am so self-aware of these invaluable gifts that the second the threat for prolonged dejected mood knocks on the door, I’m up for action again. It’s self-perception. And it’s gratitude. I’d be screwed and depressed if I hadn’t been perceiving the whole picture.
Yes, continuos throwing shit against the wall sometimes did not give me the bang for the buck.
Yes, storms knocked me down.
Yes, I look up at the sky and sadly wonder how and when the stars will align.
But it’s up to me and only me how will I react to given situations.
It’s also up to you and only you.
Higher power can sometimes cause abominable events. Unimaginable. It’s completely up to you how you will interpret these at the end. Let’s schedule a free video call and see how we can tackle your mood with my personalized exercise program.
Stay true to your course, don’t let the speed bump of daily activity intimidate your personal legend. See what’s around you, deliver the action, shake that tired and routine faction. Give it all now, regret it never. All of all, now or never. See you in the next one. Imperative, over and out.