Fight Depression By Channeling Feelings into Something Positive
Have you ever watched or saw a commercial for “Intervention” on TLC and started reflecting back on your own life? Life sucks sometimes, we all know that. But what does your life mean to you? There are people who can’t cope with life, so they find themselves using drugs and alcohol to cope. Some take it a step further and take their anger and disappointment out by causing bodily injury to themselves. Now, I’m no doctor but as you read this you are probably reflecting on your own life and thinking about things that are going on that you feel are negative. Maybe you’re in the early stages of depression? What if I told you there is a way out and a way to fight depression? What if I told you there is a way to channel anything negative going on in your life into a positive?
Fitness. Fitness, my friends. And research backs this. I’m not saying things won’t come up that will set you off and get your blood boiling or make you feel down, but channel that negative energy.
I do need to start off by saying this… If you are seriously down in the dumps and have even the slightest feelings of depression that makes you feel like your worth on this planet is nonexistent, please go get help. Any suicidal thoughts need to be managed by a professional immediately to get you the help you need. Take the necessary steps and seek out professional attention and get that treated and taken care of. Depression is not something to think you can push off and keep to yourself. You’re not alone in your battle to fight depression and there are amazing people out there who can get you the help you need. You don’t have to fight depression alone.
It should be noted that there are depression treatment centers amend treatment that can help you get through your depression. Reach out to them or any treatment center for help.
For those of you who don’t have these severe feelings and are simply feeling the normal stresses of life or are trying to manage your depression on top of the professional help you’re getting, please continue reading to figure out how to channel these life stresses into a positive. It’s time to fight depression!
Fight Depression… Break Something!
HAHA! Calm down… I’m not telling you to go take a hammer to something or put your fist through a wall. Instead, put on a pair of gloves and go nuts on a punching bag. If you are the type of person that you have a lot of built up aggression and have always been confrontational when angered, turn that negative energy into something positive. Not only do you release that aggression while punching the bag, but you are getting in a great workout. I’ve never been one to feel like I need to hit or break something to vent my anger but I’ll be honest with you, there’s something fun about putting on a pair of gloves and going to town on a punching bag. Hit that thing for a little and see what type of shape you are in. I thought I was in pretty good shape until I put a pair of gloves on. I tip my hat to boxers and MMA fighters, their conditioning is insane.
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What this can do for you is not only help you deal with your stress a little better but you will get in shape. Hitting the bag is a great way to burn calories and fat. Not only will you lose your love handles, but you will gain a coping method to fight depression that will help you stay in shape.
Throw Those Weights Around!
It’s time to show those weights who’s the boss and fight depression at the same time! Every workout, take the negativity or anger that you are feeling and push yourself to increase the weight little by little each workout or to bang out extra reps compared to the workout before. When I train, people always know when I have a bad day — I take no prisoners when I enter the gym and I see my weights increase leaps and bounds that workout. My plan of attack is to move those weights. You too can take those feelings and the stresses of life and push yourself harder in the weight room.
You can expect to feel better after a hard weights workout. You can also expect to gain some lean mass and see your strength increase as the months go by.
Run Forest Run!
Some people find that going for a run or a jog (especially outside) is relaxing and a great way for them to fight depression and the feelings they may have. They are able to channel the negativity that they are experiencing and become one with nature during their run and simply take in all the sights. Some simply enjoy running and puts them in a euphoric state. Running is a very inexpensive form of exercise too. Simply get yourself a good pair of running shoes and you’re set. You can pound the streets, sidewalks, woods, trails, just about wherever your mind can imagine.
Going for a run/jog is great for the cardiovascular system and helps boost your endurance. Running/jogging burns calories and fat and can help you lose or maintain your weight.
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