How To Escape Depression For P D

Pretty pink pansies soothe searing souls; seek them; take walks. Offerings of friendship to another can distract depressive thoughts; open your heart. Evoking visions of amusing moments, absorb melancholy; envision funny times. Talk about something else, like tantalizing taste buds, instead of tumbling into misery. Depression debilitates, destroys, discourages, and devours; design a pleasure plan. Escape the misery; elevate merriment with music; sing and dance. Serenity takes practice; so get started; find a serene spot in a garden; watch for sparkles. Take time to pamper yourself; go to the spa or read a good book; relish positives. Relax at home or sit in a mall and watch the world go by; DO NOT SHOP! Overspending can lead to deeper depression; develop internal joys one thought at a time. Yesterday is gone. So, forget about it. Today is a new day; make a fresh start. Everything has a time and a season; trusting in God can help with anticipation anxiety. Remember to grow and learn from every life experience both positive and negative. After all, we are privileged to be on Earth where we can learn and grow, each day. Never give up on yourself, no matter what; forgive yourself for mistakes; stay strong. Determine to succeed at gladness; replace sad thoughts with happy ones…intentionally. Demons can creep into one’s life; be sure to replace them with Heavenly hosts; Enrich your soul with scripture study and silent prayers; find fellowship. “Pretty is as pretty does,” was a common saying back in the day; see your prettiness. Remember that raindrops refresh all living things; let some fall on your face. Exuberantly laugh as the wetness drips onto your tongue; breathe deeply, slowly. Sunshine follows the rain both in nature and in life. Remember, depression will pass. Seek your own path; one that holds your happiness, stay on that path, strongly. Individual self-worth is a way of thinking; pick positive worthy people for friends. Overcome depression one day at a time, one thought at a time, effervescently. Now is the time to embark on your happy future, feel better soon…lovingly. December 9, 2014 Written for Poetry Soup Member Contest: Fighting Depression (poems for PD) Sponsor Shadow Hamilton