How to Use Prayer and Meditation to Overcome Depression?
How to Use Prayer and Meditation to Overcome Depression?
Prayer and meditation are the most ancient approaches used by people to overcome depression in life. Numerous people have shared their stories about how they were not just able to overcome depression but improve the overall quality of their lives with the help of prayer and meditation.
If you are eager to learn more, go through our blog and get ready to start your healing journey right away.
Before we move on to the topic of how to deal with depression, we will see the reasons why people suffer from depression. We will also learn about depression symptoms so that we can help ourselves or our loved ones (if the circumstances demand) overcome them.
Reasons for depression
There are many reasons (combination of reasons) that might push a person into this depressive, sorrowful state-
death of a loved one, breakup or divorce, financial loss/instability, physical ailment, postnatal depression, identity crisis among many others.
Symptoms of depression
Depression symptoms can alter your behavioral patterns, alter your mood and emotions, alter your appearance and physical attributes. People under such conditions may –
Try to isolate themselves and avoid social gatherings.
They may also experience anxiety, guilt, shame, anger, restlessness, irritability;
loss of interest in activities that were once joyful, uncontrolled crying.
People may also suffer from insomnia, excessive sleep, or have frequent nightmares.
They may also suffer weight gain, weight loss.
If you or any of your loved ones are experiencing these symptoms it might be a sign of depression. And you should understand that there is no shame in seeking help under such conditions.
How meditation can help you?
Meditation is not like it’s projected by so many people out there. It’s not about having “only positive thoughts”. Meditation isn’t a technique to stop your thoughts altogether. It is about observing your thought patterns, your anxieties, your fears. It is about accepting them without judgment. 
With the help of meditation, you can reach the root of your problems. And when you are able to understand the actual cause, the root of the problem then it becomes easier to tackle depression.
So be ready to start your judgment-free meditation journey. And if you feel stuck you can seek help from an online energy healer NOW!
How prayer can help you?
Prayers can be the best way to connect with your inner self and with the universe. Since ancient times people prayed to a higher power because it gave them hope.
When people suffer from depression they may think that nobody might be able to understand them, nobody might be able to help. And this is when they feel a renewed connection with the higher power. The prayers become a source of strength for them. Prayers and mantras might help people to remove negative thought patterns and replace them with positive, gentle thoughts.
Since time immemorial spirituality and religion have provided ways and frameworks to deal with difficult times. It doesn’t matter which religion or faith you belong to because the ultimate outcome would be the same. So, reserve a place in your house where you feel comfortable and start practicing the prayers and mantras you prefer.
Prayer and meditation remove the sense of separateness (cause of suffering) and brings you to a place where you can experience oneness with the whole existence.
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Your takeaway
Prayer and meditation are the most ancient approaches used by people to deal with testing, catastrophic situations in life. They help to alleviate suffering and improve the overall wellbeing of an individual.
Instead of relying on medication, which has numerous side effects, you can try these methods. But you have to exercise caution and make an informed choice. Because under certain conditions there is no alternative to medication and therapy.
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