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Question:

CAN I REGAIN JOY IN MY LIFE. I SEEM UNHAPPY AND DEPRESSED. LIFE IS A CHORE. MY BODY ACHES ALL DAY HELP

My Response:

Hi Julie, It can be very difficult when you are depressed to see the light that is around the corner. The good news is as long as your alive you have a choice! No matter how far away it may feel for you to have joy. What is important though is that you make that choice to be happy again. It is only when you choose that the options appear! Once you make that choice you can consider some of these options: 1. Fake it till you make it. Even though you may not feel happy right now...ACT IT! Try smiling and laughing more throughout the day. Also, start doing some of the things that did make you happy before feeling depressed. 2. Consider a homeopathic to help raise seratonin levels and dopamine levels. Our happy nurotransmitters. 3. Identify and be honest with yourself about what is causing your sadness. Are you not dealing with or hiding from certain emotions? Is it situational? How much of it is in your control? What portions can you choose to change? Sometimes starting with just the portion that is in our control will help build a little confidence. Those are just a few options but choosing any of them would give you a good start!! Good Luck Lorie