Overcome Depression -by Steve Harvey, Eric Thomas, Dr. Phil.
Joy and depression cannot reside in the same space so when you get down and you start thinking about how dark it is I want you to remember everything your mother taught you that was good and that replaced all the negative thoughts. I was having because Joy and depression cannot reside in the same space. Well now you got to take that concept and apply it to your life when you get depressed and you get discouraged you got to replace it with joy and what more can and more joyous than gratitude.
What has God done for you did you wake up today are not you still breathing don’t you have some measure of Health are not you working, are not you eating groceries today you are not homeless now when you start tripping and you get depressed you gotta go you got to go into yourself and come up with some Gratitude. Once you get grateful you can’t be discouraged and grateful at the same time not do it.
I look at depression I like there’s a lot of ways you can break it up but I look at it like is it exogenous depression or endogenous Depression? I mean is it coming from the inside out or the outside in these external things. So, you don’t need a pill I mean put somebody in a chemical straight jacket because their life’s falling apart what the hell is that gonna do yeah but that’s just putting goggles on them where they can’t see it.
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I would much rather get them to behave their way to success say what are you reacting to that you’re depressed about let’s put that on a to-do list and start like you said write it down and start Crossing those things off let’s figure what’s an action plan to change this action plan to change the next thing actually and then when you start doing that then you generally see their mood lift a lot of people that are depressed are just realistically reacting to a crummy circumstance in their life it’s not necessarily a mental illness it’s just a realistic reaction to a bad spot in their life.
Yet, it’s not enough to simply rely on faith and gratitude, action is key. Take proactive steps towards positive change in your life. Identify the sources of your distress and create a plan to address them. Break down daunting tasks into manageable steps, and celebrate each small victory along the way. Remember, it’s not about the destination but the journey — the growth, the resilience, the transformation.
So, as you navigate the ups and downs of life, remember this gratitude is not just a feeling, it’s a way of life. Start each day with a grateful heart, and watch as the darkness begins to fade away. Embrace the joy that comes from counting your blessings, and know that you are stronger than you realize. Together, let’s choose joy, let’s choose gratitude, and let’s choose life.
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