5 Facts About Depression and Overcoming

depression

1. 1. Sadness for no reason
   2. Long periods of sadness constant feelings of  hopelessness
2. 3. Little to no motivation
3. 4.Controlled by emotions, cry a lot.
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If you experience any of the above you may be experiencing depression. Having dealt with depression and overcome through the grace of God, I want to give you some things I've learned about depression and how to overcome.

#1 Depression for no reason often is fed by a selfish outlook, a person goes inward so much that all they can do is focus on THEIR emptiness or their pain.

Solution:Try volunteering and reaching to help other people in pain , it will take your mind off yourself.

#2 Depression is oftentimes a feeling of emptiness.

Solution: God feels that empty void so pressing into him works.

You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever. (Psalm 16:11)

#3 Hidden sin can cause depression,

Solution: Confess to God and repent (turn away from doing it again in the future) eliminating sin in your life moves mountains.

#4 The key to freedom is wanting to be free sometimes we struggle so long in our mental distress that it becomes a comfortable blanket, we're comfortable there, and we say I want to be free, while still being covered in that blanket,but we must get so sick and tired that we want with every part of our being to be free.

Solution: Be honest with yourself, ask for help to want to be free, get determined to be free no matter what.

Jesus saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool. Jesus saith unto him, Rise and walk. Immediately the man was made whole, and walked."—John v. 6-9.

#5 Depression like happiness oftentimes is a daily choice.

Solution:We can choose to push past those feelings get out of bed, face the world, get some sunshine,and Vitamin C which is a natural cure and push into God's purpose,love and abundance and greet the day with a smile.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:13

Additional Information About Depression:
If you don't know Jesus salvation is the key and the beginning of hope for your future and freedom from depression.Many people are instantly free from depression after giving their life to God.
Salvation: If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 
 Deliverance: 
Depression can also be demonic if you feel that may be the cause get prayer. Also look up Lester Sumrall videos on Youtube and books on amazon about deliverance. God Bless.