Depression and the black dog

[pas74]

A friend sent me this. Just wanted to share

http://www.upworthy.com/what-is-depression-let-this-animation-with-a-dog-shed-light-on-it?g=5

[jimbobrooney]

This is amazing. I felt very emotional during it as its so relevant to me and what im going through.

The answers really are meditation / love / exercise / thought control / diet and faith if you have it. These will help you take control over the black dog

Also i am greatful for the black dog because it has also made me re-evaluate my life. I am 33 and if i had woken up one day at 70 and been living the materialistic life that i had then i would be badly depressed but now i have time on my side (hopefully) and I am making changes .

I am nicer to my fiance and my family
I am going to volunteer
I am going to do things that i otherwise would not have done
I am going to give something back to my community instead of just taking all the time
I am going to return to religion and live a better life

When i feel depressed , the main feeling i have is that i have been selfish, only thinking about myself and just hoarding money and being materialistic. I am glad for the depression because it has made me change that . Now i look at people with compassion, i try and smile more.

Im still in the battle but am winning it