Self-help books instead of pills
According to the US National Committee for Health Quality Assurance, more than 11 million Americans (about 1 in 20) have major depression. Interestingly, only about half of these are still taking medication six months after being diagnosed. If these wonder drugs are so good, why do so many people stop taking them? Could it be that they are not getting the results they want or that people are getting fed up with unwanted side effects?
Since no one antidepressant has been shown to be more effective than another, the choice of which drug to prescribe is often based on its different side effects. These often include weight gain, headaches, nausea, stomach pain, loss of libido and the list goes on.
All forms of depression affect a person’s thoughts, actions, and physical health, and this is a condition experienced by increasing numbers in our society. Fortunately, today more and more people are turning to other (healthier and less expensive) options to overcome depression (and other debilitating conditions), including relaxation methods, exercise, enjoying music, reading inspiring books, doing their own research to find out what works for them, counseling, and natural medicine.
The habit of taking pills to feel better, to have more energy, to relax and to experience a general sense of well-being is now a widely accepted daily habit/ritual in many Western countries. The downside is that the underlying condition or reason behind the need or desire for the drugs does not change or improve as a result of taking the pill and of course all the unwanted side effects. However, there are alternatives, and the good news is that these options come with no negative side effects, and are non-habit forming!
the physical side
While it is true that conditions in our physical body sometimes necessitate prescription drugs (or natural alternatives) to counter the effects of imbalance that lead to high stress levels, organic weakness, sore muscles, and even disease, it is also true that there are much we can do to help ourselves and our bodies feel and function better. Much of this is related to the way we think, the daily choices we make, and the emotions we experience on a regular basis.
mental and emotional health
As humans, it’s natural to desire the good things life has to offer: vibrant health, energy, good communication with others, a great job, financial abundance, the home, the car, wonderful vacations, and of course, the ideal relationship. . However, it is difficult to be successful and reach our goals when our mind and emotions are out of balance; when we don’t have clear objectives, or a system to achieve those objectives once we clarify them.
taking back control
“The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you can’t do.”
–Walter Bagehot
The first step to gaining control of one’s life, one’s physical, mental and emotional health, and one’s destiny is very simple: make the decision to do just that! The good news is that you don’t have to do this on your own; others have walked the same path, have faced the same (or similar) challenges and have succeeded; achieving goals they previously thought were just pipe dreams, and living the life they thought was only possible for others who were more privileged, intelligent, or had the right opportunities. And many of these people then chose to share the methods they found worked best for them, to genuinely inspire and help others achieve a much higher level of happiness and success in their lives on all levels.
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”
–Henry David Thoreau
One such person is Genevieve Dawid: an international consultant and mentor to both blue-chip individuals and corporations. However, to achieve the amazing success she now enjoys, Genevieve first had to overcome many more obstacles than the average person who was born with backwards feet, orphaned at birth, dyslexic (difficulty reading and correctly interpreting written words), and dyspraxic (severe difficulty performing tasks that require fine motor skills, such as drawing or writing) and diabetic, to name just a few of her challenges.
With a wonderful support system from her foster parents, and a true indomitable spirit and innate highly positive approach to life and all that it had in store for her, rather than giving up or turning to drugs (by far the right choice! easier!) with great persistence, Genevieve overcame her many challenges. Later, she also experienced bullying from some senior executives in response to her dyslexia when working as a consultant in London, the deaths of several close family members, including her own triplets, and the severe depression that followed, which she described as “being down”. the darkest of holes.” Despite all this, she always “knew” that there was light at the end of the tunnel.
Instead of throwing in the towel, he continued to look to the future, learned to think differently about things, and developed a unique plan to overcome daily obstacles and, most importantly, attract everything he wanted in life by following boldly your dreams. .
You now have the luxurious lifestyle you only dreamed of before; including the man, the car, the houses, the vacations!
If you have a desire for change, but feel you need some direction and inspiration from someone who is not only very successful and happy, but really identifies with your situation; someone who can point you in the right direction and give you tried and tested methods to achieve the lifestyle you really want. I invite you to take a look at ‘The Achiever’s Journey’, at http://www.theachieversjourney.com.