You guys remember that commercial with the cheerios and stuff? I like that commercial.
Knowing and understanding what happiness is, is different than living in it. I know that for me personally, it was almost impossible to live in happiness; even though I ever so badly wanted to. I just couldn't. Not that I wouldn't but that I
couldn't.
But it's pretty much everywhere. It's all around us and it's seemingly inevitable to escape this bubble of unhappiness that we're confined in. Yet, we see society through an unhappy lens.
But we all know how really messed up society is, and factually, not everyone is happy.
Did you know that 80% of people with clinical depression are not receiving help for it?
And also, 20% more of Americans are diagnosed yearly.
I supposed this also connects with the controversy of depression being a product of the medical industry. Me? I believe in depression. Because I lived through it for longer than I should have. Yes, people are over diagnosed, but those that are severely suffering should most definitely get help.
What happens when you break an arm? You get a cast.
Lets dig deeper.
What happens when a child has epilepsy? Do we give them 21st century medication? Of course we give them medicine!
So why wouldn't a depressed person do that with their brain?
I know that for me, there was a chemical imbalance because of my Grave's Disease. Just as any other clinically depressed patient, there were abnormal issues that were chemically happening in my brain, and it was only becoming worse because I refused to take medicine.
When I started taking serotonin supplements, I noticed a significant change in my mood; I wasn't happier, but I wasn't sad. And that was what was most important: I was no longer sad.
SO! Here are some ways that you can naturally enhance your day with happiness and not sad feelings (:
- Do not overstimulate- Take one thing in at a time, if you have a full schedule, organize a calendar. Make sure that you do prioritize the things that are important, and head in to them with a confident mindset. Also, having a clean working/living space is also very helpful.
- Take Care of Yourself- It feels good to eat well. As delicious as pizza is, it is unhealthy. And as yummy and stimulating as coffee is, it is far too unhealthy. There ARE healthy alternatives to everything; even pizza. I'm not saying "go vegan" oh heavens no. But just be aware of the nutrients your body needs on the daily. Actually, I did a research project in my nutrition class on the effects of junk food and skin. My results were quite intriguing (:
- Be Around Good People- Now, there's not really such thing as a "good person", but be around the people who make you feel 100% comfortable with yourself. People you do not have to walk on eggshells around (yes, they do exist). The reason why I love my friends is because we are so ourselves around each other, that anything we might do to tick someone off (which actually never really happens) is immediately resolved. Find friends that love you for everything that you are, and you love them for everything that they are. I write more about this in my post called, "Happily Me".
- Get Some Fresh Air- I love video games as much as the next kid, but sunlight and outside IS good for you. As funny as those internet jokes about being a social outcast are; please do not take them to full seriousness. Being outside has a variety of benefits for your mental health. The sun and wind on your skin will make you feel awake and ready for the day.
And that's about it!
Until next time,
Reyna Michelle
