Hypegia

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Hi Hypegia,

What you said is so very profound and true... it's something I'll print out and

read again and again to remind myself ! Ever thought of writing your own book ?

...

thanks mate from Leonie in Australia

Re: The Work causing depression?

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> Hi Stuart and all,

> I'm interested in the depression thing too...I just discovered the

work... and due to depression, find it hard to even get into the work

and read the book - no motivation.

>

> I wonder whether the work can help physical illnesses, based on the

idea that it's our thoughts that create illness within ourselves. Is

depression an illness ? Can the work be done on actual depression...

like " I feel depressed " ... 'is it true " etc.

>

> Best,

> Leonie

>

Hi, Leonie.

Coming from one who has had many bouts with depression, it may help to

first realize that if you are feeling this way then you absolutely

should (because that is the reality of the moment). To me, that is the

first act of kindness you can show yourself and meet yourself where

you are.

I remember fighting with myself thinking " I shouldn't be depressed, I

should be happy... yadda yadda yadda... " . That, too, is violence.

Funny thing, though, the moment you can fall in love with your

depression, it just may then lift. I mean, isn't it absolutely amazing

how our minds work that when things are 'off' our minds respond with

sadness and depression? How wonderful! It's an opportunity to grow,

and that's all depression ever has turned out for me to be.

Yes. I know. It doesn't feel good. And it is hard, sometimes, to get

footing. But, if you grow that one little thought that says, " I have

every right to be depressed right now, " when you are, then you are

being more gentle and loving with yourself than before having that

thought. It is a seed.

I remember feeling so low that I just wanted someone to hold me and

comfort me. Never did I imagine that I could give that to myself. I

could make me tea, sit down with a book or a movie or listen to my

favorite music. That is me comforting me and taking care of me. That

is me telling me to take things a little slower and that everything is

going to be ok and are ok right now even if I feel crappy. I know I

tend to accept myself when I am physically sick, why not accept myself

when I am mentally feeling under the weather? This, too, shall pass.

If you are depressed, that is the gift life is giving you in the

moment. It is an invitation for a more clearer and loving part of

yourself to visit and pull you through.

And, who knows, maybe that part of yourself is another person you've

projected this aspect of yourself upon such as a parent, a significant

other, or a good friend... Maybe it is a yahoo group. How wonderful

that you love yourself so much that you would reach out for help when

you need it and allow it to come back to you in whatever form it does.

Take care,

Hypegia