Depression is a serious problem in modern days due to many causes which effecting our life and our major roles during a specific time period. According to many teachings and books the reason of depression is being away from God, because in religious books of Islam and Christianity it has been clearly defined by the messages of God upon His messengers that those people who feels themselves close to the God and don’t fear about worldly things and events happened in their life, then they will be awarded with a big return, according to religious teachings people feel much comfort and peace while studying religious books, prayers, reading speeches about spirituality. Because in recent era of world the world is full of problems and they have been mostly created by the man himself. Human beings are much limited by power and expertise and so can’t create a better environment for themselves which they wish , but the studies of spirituality and knowing the God and His teachings, praying before him for better future can give you a tremendous life full of joys and pleasure.
Stress is anything that causes mental, physical, or spiritual tension for human beings. There is no way to run away from it. All that matters is how you deal with it and cop the situation.If you feel depressed, you are not alone in world facing this problem. According to a survey It has been estimated that 75 to 90 percent of all visits to primary care physicians in America are for stress-related problems including tension and depression. This is why it is wise to consult a doctor if you are having physical symptoms of stress. However, here are some tips that can help from a spiritual perspective.
Look for those below you
According to Religious teachings of Islam look at people below in rank and status from you. You are one of the lucky set of human beings on the planet who can afford a computer and internet connection but there are one billion people in world at margin of survival below 1 dollar per day.
Serve the fellow human beings
The best way to serve a good purposeful life is to serve the human beings and understand the feelings of others, their problems, it’s uplifting and rewarding. Reading the religious teaching can serve us with much spiritual knowledge beyond the worldly problems
Trust to God in all situations
Remember that nothing can harm you without the consent of God. While you must take care of yourself, rely on God and believe that He is always with you and only He can give you strength in difficult times. Also remember that He will help you can come out of a trying situation as a better person if you deal with it positively.
End your day on a good note
Shakespeare once wrote a play entitled “All’s well that ends well.” That’s good advice for dealing with depression too.
Bible Quotes to deal with depression
- The Lord goes before me; He will march with me; He will not fail me or let me go or forsake me; I will fear not, neither becomes broken in spirit–depressed, dismayed, and unnerved with alarm. -DEUTERONOMY 31:8
- God is my shield, my glory and the lifter of my head-PSALM 3:3
- The eyes of the Lord are on me, and His ears are open to my cry…When I cry out, the Lord hears, and delivers me out of all my troubles. -PSALM 34:15
- I WAITED patiently and expectantly for the Lord; and He inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, steadying my steps and establishing my goings. And He has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to out God. -PSALM 40:1-3
- When my soul is cast down within me I remember the Lord and His goodness to me…He commands His loving-Kindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me-a prayer to the God of my life…I say to myself, “Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? I hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God” -PSALM 42:6, 8,11 (NKJV)