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How action can help you feel good immediately

August 31, 2015 By Kay Walker

If you are feeling stressed or experiencing a great amount of negative thoughts specifically related to a life situation it’s probably because you are stuck in between making a choice about what to do. Misery lives in between choices. So if you are thinking about a life situation over and over again the best thing you can do is take an action. Action will give you power. It will give you control again over the situation.

Research suggests that happiness involves being in a state of movement towards the things you’d like to accomplish in your life. If you are considering what to do about a specific set of circumstances and you are stuck thinking about it you are not getting anywhere.

Action leads to results. This is as true a fact as gravity keeps your feet on the ground. Taking an action will always produce a result. Sometimes those results aren’t what you want. Though, knowing what you don’t want will often lead you to knowing what you do want.

If you don’t know what to do, take an action. Stop thinking about taking action. Take an action that you think will make you better and move you forward to what you want.

For example:

If you don’t know what course to take in school the best advice is to sign up for a course anyway. Do something you like and find out if it’s a fit or not. If you decide you want to be a lawyer and then choose it, start school for it and find out it’s not for you, you can choose something else. But taking action – ie. enrolling in a course – will get you out of the agony of trying to decide what to do.

You always have choice. Life happens but it’s up to you to CHOOSE what you want to do about it. And choosing a path involves starting by taking small actions.

Try this:

Step 1: Identify the situation that’s been bothering you, that’s causing you stress, where you feel stuck.

Step 2: Decide what the ultimate goal would be if you could have it.

Step 3: Make a list of all the possible actions that would move you in that direction.

Step 4: Choose one simple action

Step 5: Once you’ve taken action, when you produce a result, evaluate it. Then follow the same process (the same 5 steps listed here) to decide what new action to take.

Taking action puts the power of life back into your hand. It will give you power. It will make you feel good and move your life in a forward direction. Start small.

August 18, 2015 By Kay Walker

When you are clinically depressed you lack the chemicals for happy mood and positive thinking. With this comes a flow of unstoppable negative thoughts that you can’t turn off. It’s actually impossible for you to be happy. It’s important for you to accept this because it’s common for depressed people to feel guilty or blame themselves for the way they feel. You can’t change the negative thoughts until you restore your brain’s chemical issue. And that takes time unfortunately. So, when you feel terrible here is what you can do.

Reduce your responsibility. Communicate to loved ones in your life of how you feel and assign small tasks to the people in your life. If your not comfortable telling them about your depression, just tell them that you need help or make requests to extend deadlines. Give yourself more time to get things done. You have less energy right now.

Get comfortable. Get as comfortable as you can, which can be tough when you have constant buzzing of negative statements in your head. The includes ensuring your in an environment you enjoy to wearing clothes that make you feel good. Sometimes getting better dressed helps you feel like less of a loser. Sometimes sweats a pajamas and rolling up in blankets on the couch is what you need. Do what makes you feel better. You are sick.

Groom yourself. The simple act of bathing, showering, brushing hair, brushing teeth can help you feel less gross. These actions are small but seem major when you have little energy. Grooming yourself helps you get your importance. Even if you get out of bed shower and go back to sleep it may help break up your day and lift your midis or relax your body.

Accept where you’re at. Your depressed. That means your sick. Getting well involves accepting that your sick and taking the time to let yourself heal. You are not going to be as productive. You are not going to be as loving. Communicate this to people in your life.

Affirmations can combat negative thoughts. When you can’t stop negative thoughts what you can do is accept that they are there and use positive phrases or statements to counteract them. Even saying “this thought is not real” can help you feel better.

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What to do when you can’t afford health insurance and you’re depressed

August 12, 2015 By Kay Walker

When you have a mental health condition, in many cases you are unable to work. If you live in the U.S. this can be especially problematic because it can affect your ability to received health insurance coverage. So, if you find yourself having difficulty getting the help you need because you can’t afford it, refer to the list in this article. Below, there are ten possible things you can do to deal with what may seem like a devastating and impossible situation.

And remember: Your health is the most important thing in your life. If you aren’t healthy you can’t live and enjoy life. It’s not a possibility to give up on getting the healthcare you need even when something as tough as lack of finances stands in your way. There are things you can do. Although you feel alone you are not the first person to deal with this issue. In many states, there a funded resources to help people in need.

What to do when you can’t afford health insurance and you’re depressed

Search for sliding scale therapists. Many therapists offer what’s called a sliding scale fee, which means you pay a rate per therapy session that is based on your income level. This could be as little as $20 per session. It’s helpful for you and for them. Many therapists don’t like to have to turn away business to those who need it most. They realize the truth of the market they’re in, that many people with mental illness cannot afford therapy.

Look into federally funded programs. In many states there are federally run programs. For many of them you can participate by a pay by donation fee of what you can afford. To find a center near you visit: http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/

Seek out local organizations and crisis resource centers. Your city or state may have crisis organizations and centers that help community members dealing with many issues, including mental illness. In many areas you can access one of these centers simply by dialing 211.

Look into patient-assistance programs provided by pharmaceutical companies. If you’ve been to a doctor and have been prescribed a medication that you can’t afford you can see if the pharmaceutical company that manufactures your offers a patient-assistance payment program. If you need prescription assistance visit Partnership for Patient Assistance for more information.

Are you eligible for Medicaid coverage? If you are a U.S. citizen with a low income or a disability you may be able to apply for Medicaid and CHIP. They provide free or low-cost health coverage to millions of Americans, this includes people with mental health issues. Programs are run by federal and state governments together so the details vary between states.

Use the free immediate help features on this site. ReadThisBeforeYouKillYourself.com has a suite of free and low-cost resources specifically created for people suffering from depression, mental health issues and who may be considering suicide. You can use the Ask an Expert feature to send an anonymous question to a team of healthcare experts, or take the 7-day Feel Better Now program that will teach you tactics for immediate pain relief.

Use Quora. Have a question for an health care expert? You can also use Quora to post an inquiry and get it answered by many professionals. They can help point in the right direction.

Participate in clinical trials. It may not sound ideal but participating in a clinical trial can be a free way to get the therapy and drugs that may be able to help you. There are many research studies being conducted across the country and many are at the forefront of the latest therapies for treating mental health.

Appoint a health advocate. As you read through this list of options you may feel overwhelmed and exhausted by everything you need to do. Appoint someone in your life to help you navigate the healthcare system. This person can do all the research and find the resources for you, when you can’t do it yourself.

Don’t give up. No matter how alone you feel, there are thousands of people who want to know about what you are dealing with and who are waiting to help you. Sometimes acknowledging that you don’t know what to do and asking people in your life to help you will give you the support you need to succeed.

Need help now? Use the Ask an Expert. Let us know what you need by providing us with a question and the details of your situation. It’s anonymous and you’ll get a response within 24 hours.

Recovering from depression: 5 ways to get started

August 7, 2015 By Andy Walker

Recovering from depression is not easy without help or guidance. However it is possible. And it will require all your strength and courage and determination, because condition itself will create the feels that you should take any action. So with that here are five ways to get started on recovering from depression.

1. Educate yourself: Learn about depression. What causes it. What the symptoms are. What the treatments are. Use the Internet. Use this site. Buy Kay Walker’s Feel Better Now Book and read it cover to cover (there’s an instant download). Go to the library. Consult a friend who has been there. These are all things you could do today. Let’s face it a mechanic knows a lot about cars. He doesn’t just start fixing cars one day. He takes an interest in how they work.

2. Get a diagnosis. Sure you can self diagnose depression but you really need a medical professional to confirm a diagnosis of depression. This gives you instant tool to start to manage your condition and a team of people you can go to start getting help. Kay Walker says it’s the number one action you should take to start on the road to recovery

3. Take care of yourself: Depression can unpleasant and exhausting so you will want to ensure you get a lot of self care. That can include taking a bath. Getting a massage. Eating a little treat like chocolate. Doing things you know make you feel good. Having sex or engaging in self pleasure. All these things can trigger the natural chemicals in your body that make you feel good.

4. Get moving: Physical exercise and getting out into the world will really help your mood. Exercise triggers endorphins, which are chemicals that make you feel good, so exercise, even if it is simply a brisk walk will make you feel better.

5. Take a free depression recovery course: Kay offers a free depression recovery course called 7-Days to Feel Better. It will coaching on things you can do to start to feel better and take on your depression like it’s a project. Sign up here for the free 7 Days to Feel Better course

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July 28, 2015 By Kay Walker

If you’re suffering from major depression and STRUGGLING TO STAY ALIVE, please know this: Your being happy and feeling good is NOT because it’s impossible for YOU to ever be happy or wake up to a life you love. Feeling good is not as far away as you think.

What’s between you and getting well is receiving the right type of support and learning the simple actions you need to take to recover.

…..because you don’t need another crisis line to call so you can talk to a volunteer who has minimal expertise in crisis intervention.

….because you don’t need another therapy session with a stuffy Ph.D who has had no firsthand experience with depression.

….because you don’t need to sit in a waiting room for twelve hours so you can see a doctor that will give you a sedative so you can get through your night and send you away with no real resources.

…because you don’t need to attend another community group therapy session where you listen to other people’s problems and get no resolution.

…because you don’t need to read another self-help book that’s written academically or at least is helpful but yet has not actionable steps for you take

….because you don’t need to read through another online resource that’s either a National website with suicide facts and FAQs, or a thrown-together personal site with opinions over real guidance.

…because you don’t need your name to go on another waitlist so you can spend two more months waiting to get into a hospital or see a therapist or doctor (that you’ll have to spend ample $$$ on to see)

When you hate your life and think about killing yourself daily WAITING is not an option. When you feel like this, each minute of your day lasts an eternity. All you want is the pain to go away.

And not tomorrow, or in a week, or month. RIGHT NOW.

Okay, so here’s your solution and it will change your life forever.

From: Kay Walker

Dear depressed and struggling friend,

Even though you’ve been having thoughts of suicide, the truth is, I know you don’t really want to kill yourself. If you wanted to die you wouldn’t be reading this page.

At times you may feel as though you really want to die. That there is nothing you can do to feel better or turn your life around. You may have even done the research.

Should you hang yourself? Overdose? Perhaps, a gun would be the easiest way to go?

Let me answer that one for you from experience, there is no easy way to kill yourself. All forms of death involve tremendous pain and suffering, more than what you are feeling now. And many people try and end up alive and maimed. (Just so you know the reality about the whole suicide thing.)

But the fact that you are vascilating on acting on the those thoughts means there is at least 1% of you that wants to stay alive.

There is still one brick in your pile of rubble. It’s all you need to start putting your house back together. (Whether you are sure if you want to or not).

And feeling better is not as far away as you may think it is. It’s also not as hard as you think. It only looks that way because you’re in pain right now, so everything seems impossible.

You’re probably having such negative thoughts that you don’t believe what I am saying. You don’t think YOU can ever get better. You think any action you take is too HARD. It’s all a painful mess. That’s part of the problem with depression.

So, it’s important you take your thoughts and feelings out of the REALITY of your situation. HERE IS THE TRUTH:

If you’re considering suicide you have major depression or you are in a situation of pain in your life that you’ve been dealing with for a long period of time and you’ve reached an emotional threshold – an inability to deal with it anymore.

Happy people don’t want to end their lives. This is as much as a law as gravity is.

Major Depression is caused by a brain chemical issue. Treat the physical problem with the right form treatment (good food, or an antidepressant or some natural supplements) and get better within as a little as two-to-six weeks.

If your dealing with life circumstances your trapped by (ie. financial trouble, abusive environments) – what I refer to as “situational depression”- is causing the pain you wake up to everyday, your solution is often much simpler.

Learn some skills for managing thoughts (that you probably never learned because it’s not something that is taught in school or formerly. It’s usually something we learn from our parents) and get better immediately. These types of tools can change how you think right away.

Your getting better is actually quite simple. It can “seem” more complicated because you’ve fallen into one or more of the following traps:

Trap 1: Your giving your feelings too much validity. When you’re depression what you feel often has nothing to do with reality. It’s your reality but it’s not real. It’s you putting a negative spin on everything. So how you see life and recovery is skewed by a negative filter that is always running.

It’s why getting better looks impossible and hard and not for YOU.

Again, what’s true is:

Getting better takes some simple actions

Getting better can happen as soon as one day from now and as long as a few months. Time is inevitable so your situation will change.

You have complete control over getting better.

90% of depressed people recover and lead healthy lives.

Getting better is for YOU. You are not different than any other human. You are an individual, yes, but you have a similar genetic makeup and disposition and problems. RECOVERY IS FOR YOU.

Trap 2: You have limited information on depression and the treatments available to you. If you don’t know natural remedies exist and only know about medications, you’ll take medications. You can only use the tools you have. When you increase the number of tools in your belt you have more options and one will likely be the one to fix your problem.

Trap 3: You’ve already learned a lot and explored treatment methods and you have not found a solution yet. You can’t bare to take any more time to learn anything else. You’ve given up. You feel you don’t have time. You do have time. Time is endless. You just need to learn tactics for dealing with your current pain and reducing symptoms. When you learn basic coping mechanisms they act as triage to get you through treatment exploration to find what works and recover. When you learn these coping strategies the time isn’t as bad.

This is why you need to do the 7 days to feel better course and get The Feel Better Now ebook. It’s an IMMEDIATE solution to all your current issues. You don’t have to wait for help. When you sign up, the course starts right away and you get the ebook automatically.

You’ll also stop having to do everything aimlessly and alone. I’ll be checking in with you multiple times a day. I’ll be sending you new tools, tips and tactics and cheer you on.

Because few people understand, like I do, how difficult recovery is and how badly sometimes you just need some encouragement so you can keep going. It’s nice to know the real deal from someone who has been there.

The added benefit is that I have formal training and expertise. The course lessons are routed in a study known as ontology that incorporates fundamentals in neuroscience and psychology. So you’ll learn:

Key factors that may have led to your depression
How to deal with negative thinking. How to separate thoughts from reality so you see life as truth and not through perception.
How to gain immediate confidence and triumph over stressful situations
A number of tools for relieving immediate symptoms
Simple worksheets that help you rewire unhealthy behavior patterns

After 7 days if you don’t feel you got value from the course you can ask for a full refund and I will send you back your money. It’s 100% guaranteed.

Though, I’m sure you agree it’s not much money. And you may be wondering why the course is so low. It’s simply because I want anyone who feels depressed or suicidal to be able to do it, no matter what your background or situation.

Not to mention, you may have all ready paid enough money on medications and therapies that haven’t helped you.

I believe in a help for all approach. I also believe it’s a right that you learn certain skills so you can succeed and build a life for yourself you never thought was possible.

And the money from the course is what’s use to fund these resources to help more people. So, it’s a bit of a pay it forward thing.

All the help you need is right here. Access your ebook and course right away.