Beating Depression Naturally

By Jean Hanekom

Far too many people begin to feel early symptoms of depression and then suddenly, they find themselves stuck in a deep dark hole. Depression and mental illness can be a monstrous burden. Although overcoming depression is challenging, it is certainly possible. You have the capability to face your demons and take control of your mental health. You need the knowledge to fight depression naturally. This life-changing book shares life coaching, mind coaching, and real-life experiences that will help you overcome the challenges of mental illness. Depression is caused naturally, why not fight it naturally and without medication?

Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. The imbalance must be corrected, and you have a few choices to take on the challenge. Making the decision to tackle depression naturally will prove over time that it is the best investment. It's the sincerest investment into yourself. Depressions will strike at any time. By giving you the tools to fight depression naturally, you can beat depression every single time.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Aug 31, 2021
• ISBN: 9781667800325

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© 2021 Jean Hanekom

ISBN: 978-1-66-780032-5

All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

Table of Contents

Foreword

What is Depression

The Journey of Depression

The Importance of a Routine

Being Honest with Yourself

Make Time for Yourself

Letting Go

We Live in 2 Worlds

Breathing Techniques

Catching Thoughts

Affirmations

Contemplation, Reflection and Gratitude

Challenging Yourself

Food and Exercise

Knowledge is Power

Foreword

My name is Jean Hanekom, I have decided to write a book of how I have combated my depression, in a few simple steps that I do every day, which have changed my life from being suicidal to a life filled with motivation and positivity and the result was a better-quality life

All that was written in this book is techniques that is not medically proven. But what I believe in, it worked for me, and I hope if you follow everything and give it a good chance, that it will work for you

My aim is to safe lives, to help people think better of themselves, because there is not one person on this earth that is worthless, everyone is priceless, everyone is spectacular, everyone is beautiful. Everyone is unique

My depression came about, I had a massively abusive boss, I loved the company but a boss that was abusive, I could never do anything right in his eyes. I had to fight a disease that was growing and needed regular medical attention to keep it at bay. A relationship that meant the world to me, was broken…. I felt I had nothing to live for. I bought drugs and used it. I then climbed into my car and wanted to jump of a certain bridge. While driving a friend phoned me nonstop and convinced me not to do something stupid. After many tears I promised him, I will not do something stupid and will get help.

I was in a position where I could make use of a psychologist, but decided not to, the reason being was,

I know how it felt like when filled with medication, and I wanted to do this medication free

A psychologist works on in the past, but I wanted to focus on the future

In the end I had a life coach and had a mind coach, I used these methods because I believed, a depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain, and it became there naturally, and so I can also reverse it to the norm naturally.

By no means was my path easy… it was so difficult at times, that I thought I could still end my life…

I kept going with my techniques, everyday… it must be done every day, because the