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Your quest titled ‘Major Depression’ has just begun (Chapter 3)

Moonlight reflecting off a still pond within the dark forest

· Major Depression,Self cure,My story

In this multi-part series <<Your quest titled ‘Major Depression’ has just begun>>, I will delve into the details of my personal story of getting Major Depression and ultimately curing myself without medication or professional help. I will also highlight my revelations at different points in my journey.

By this point, I was suffering from Major Depression for about a bit more than a month and the symptoms were just not going away. Theoretical thoughts about what happens after death periodically popped into my mind. I made it a point to stay away from the kitchen area (sharp/pointy objects….not good) and the balcony of my apartment (20 floors is a loOoOoOoong way down), just as a safety precaution to avoid any temptations.

I was starting to lose hope of ever recovering when I got a message from a colleague (who was on the same work project that I was on) asking to meet up. She had heard from my project manager that I was suffering from depression. In her message she also revealed that she had depression in the past and had recently recovered. I had cut off all contact with friends since I was diagnosed but I really wanted to see her because I knew she would understand what I was experiencing and maybe she could help.

Somehow, I found the strength to get out of the house to go meet her. When we met up she knew exactly what to do and took charge of the conversation, sharing her personal story. She couldn’t really advise me on what to do to recover but the most important and useful things that she said were:

“You are intelligent, capable, and strong”

This helped with my shattered self-esteem because I was feeling pretty useless at that time.

“When you recover, I hope that you can help others who have the same problem”

This helped because it implied that I will recover, giving me much needed hope and motivation to keep trying.

I will forever be grateful to her for reaching out to me and being my light in my moment of darkness, like moonlight reflecting off the surface of a still pond within the dark forest. I came out of that meeting feeling that I’m not the only one suffering from this problem and that others have recovered. Therefore, so can I. If the possibility exists, then I can make it a reality. The only issue remaining is how to do so. My inherently competitive spirit was reignited.

Insight #2: It’s crucial to be aware of the possibility of complete recovery.

Insight #3: Speak with someone who has successfully made it through the same journey.

Insight #4: If you have cured your own depression, reach out to people who you think might be suffering from depression. They might be silently screaming for help.

To be continued…...