Depression

[sillypumpkins]

hello

I recently was hit with some pretty intense depression after a while of not experiencing it (at least not this intensely.)

Since the last time I experienced depression, my perspective on illness in general has shifted. I no longer view it as a "defect", I don't need to be "fixed", and anyways, I planned for this to be a part of my experience for a reason. That reason, to me, is to encourage me to accept those parts of my self that I haven't yet.

With that being said, I've been spending some time reading old posts on here about depression, CTRL+Fing 'depression' on that megatranscript of L/L channellings. I am attempting to further refine my understanding of 'depression', why it occurs, how it functions as a catalyst, etc.

So in this thread, I am going to be riffing off some thoughts/questions I've had about depression, and if anyone wishes to engage in conversation, perhaps we can learn something together..

Anyways, I still sort of view depression as an indication that one has "gone off their path" somehow, and that there are behaviors, thoughts, that the individual engages in that might need to be corrected. However, this doesn't really resonate with me much anymore, I mean, can one really go "off" their path? Are we not always walking it?

What is depression? Well, in my experience, it's like one's "aura" becomes gluey. My sense of self becomes blurry, and it becomes hard to function in everyday life. I have no energy, and I actively isolate myself because often times it pains me to be around others. I no longer enjoy doing the things I once enjoyed, and everything feels sort of "hopeless."

What is depression, according to Q'uo?:

"The state of mind you call depression is simply the realization consciously, that the self has no been accepted."

Ahhh okay, that makes sense.

I suppose it can sort of be viewed like, a part of you hasn't been accepted, and just like, say, if you were in a family and one member hasn't been "accepted", then oftentimes that "unaccepted" member will often become depressed.

So what's the best way to go about handling depression? Well, I would say that providing a safe space internally for that "unaccepted" part of yourself, so it can express itself is important. Not getting upset about feeling "negative" is important too, because let's face it, you've been ignoring this part of yourself for god knows how long, it must be heard if one wishes to accept themselves.

Another thing: lots of people suggest things like exercise, meditation, social interaction, as activities that will help alleviate depression. My question is, would these activities help the individual accept the part of the self that hasn't been accepted, or do they simply help stave off the "feeling" of being depressed?

Would anyone like to add anything? So far that's all I've got, but if someone would like to add to it then I'd appreciate that.

thanks all