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By Charles Lovjoy

How To Fight Depression And Win; From Victim to Victorious

 

★by Charles Lovjoy, International Best Selling Author★

Being a suicide survivor turned motivational speaker qualifies me to speak on depression with authority. At the lowest point in my life, I could not see a realistic way out of my circumstances. I know what it's like to feel unworthy: lonely, lost, and confused; I know how it feels to hit "Rock Bottom." I've attempted suicide three times: I've never been so happy to fail at something! In this book, I will discuss various causes of depression and also a few strategies that helped me fight depression and go from victim to victorious. Society is becoming more aware of mental health disorders; however, most medicine prescribed to treat mental health disorders like depression tend to have several harmful side effects. This book offers methods and strategies to help defeat depression from a holistic perspective.

 

Read this book if you are:

1.      Tired of feeling the way you feel.

2.      Want to change your circumstances but don't know where to begin.

3.      Having trouble dealing with the death of a loved one.

4.      Ready to improve the quality of your life.

5.      Would like to help someone who is struggling with depression.

6.      Interested in changing your thought process.

7.     Having relationship problems  

 

This book deals with but not limited to the following:

Self help

Mental Health

Meditation, yoga, and prayer

How to deal with death, grief, and bereavement

Holism

Ethics and moral philosophy

Diet and exercise

Aromatherapy

Changing the thought process

Affirmations

• Language: English
• Publisher: Muscle Gang Publications
• Release date: May 17, 2022
• ISBN: 9781737330226

Charles Lovjoy

Though I have been blessed with many talents, my first love/passion has always been writing! Whether music, songs, screenplays, fiction or non-fiction, writing to me is extremely therapeutic. Through my works, I intend to provoke thoughtful insights on the human condition and how we view it. My name is Charles Lovjoy. I hail from Detroit, Michigan. From a young age, I nurtured a deep love for the entertainment industry, which has dictated much of my life's course. By the age of nine, I was writing songs, short stories, and poetry. Since 2011, I have been acting and doing voice-overs. You can call me a "Jack of All Trades." I'm a professional actor, hip-hop artist, producer, writer, author, and voice-over talent. As a rap artist, I have shared a stage with some very notable hip hop acts, such as; Scarface, Twista, D-12, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Too short, and many others. Some of my most notable projects to date include; voice-overs for The Detroit Pistons and Detroit Tigers and a guest appearance on The Comedy Central Network on a show called "Detroiters." Being a staunch believer in continuous learning and self-improvement, I have a rich educational background that accentuates my career as an artist. I pursued a degree in Audio Communications from the prestigious Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts and studied Music Production at Full Sail University. In high school and college, I took up several acting classes to hone my acting skills and knowledge. Throughout my career, I've been fortunate enough to interact with people from all walks of life, making me compassionate and respectful towards other cultures. I am constantly working on new books, movies, and music so stay tuned!

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Other Works

Check out these other books available from author Charles Lovjoy; available in paperback, E-book, and audiobook.

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Also introducing MG Kids Coloring books for children.

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Dedication

I want to dedicate this publication to the following people:

●  My ex-wife Jessie Lashawn Lovjoy, may she rest in peace.

●  Everyone in my life who has ever taught, inspired, or shown me love.

●  My dear friend Daunte Leon Morgan gone but never forgotten

●  All of the people on the frontline who are pushing for mental health awareness.

●  The people who took their own life because they couldn’t find a better way to cope.

●  Last but certainly not least; I would like to dedicate this book to anyone who feels lonely, lost, confused, or depressed. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Disclaimer

I am not a doctor of any kind. The thoughts, suggestions, and advice offered in this book are based on my personal experiences and continuous battles with thoughts of suicide and depression. If depression becomes too overwhelming for you or anyone you know, please seek professional help immediately!

Prologue

Even though society is becoming more aware of mental health issues, many people are still going through everyday life with undiagnosed and untreated mental disorders. Those who are diagnosed with a mental disorder are often frowned upon and looked at as an outcast. Many people suffer in silence without even knowing why they are suffering. When it comes to mental health, there are several different types of disorders; I will be focusing on depression because that is the area where I have the most experience. When I say experience, I’m talking about straight-up hands-on: face-to-face, hand-to-hand combat experience baby! I am a soldier; I am a survivor! I have stepped on the battlefield fighting depression tooth and nail for many years.

For me, depression was like a mean bully; I never liked bullies! Similar to a bully: depression catches people at their weakest, most vulnerable moments, kicks you when you’re down, and tries its best to steal your joy and decrease the quality of your entire life. After getting my ass kicked by depression for so long, I finally decided to stand up for myself and fight back! I had gotten to a point where I was tired of being victimized by depression. I was tired of not being able to enjoy my life. At this point in my life, I refuse to let anyone or anything steal my joy and decrease the quality of my life. I kicked this bully’s ass, and now I’m on a mission to help others kick depression’s ass as well. In this book, I will discuss various causes of depression, and a few methods and strategies that helped me fight depression and go from victim to victorious.

Introduction

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Even though I am now in the 40 and up club, I can remember it like it was yesterday. It was the summer of 1997, I had just graduated from high school, and most of my friends and classmates either had excellent paying jobs or were preparing to go to college. It seemed like everyone’s future was looking bright except mine. My girlfriend at the time had left me for an older guy that had way more money than me. I had no money, no job, and no car. I felt like such a loser because I was dirt broke!

I started selling crack and weed to supplement my income. Although the fast money was addictive and very enticing, I felt so conflicted because I was not raised around that type of environment. Selling drugs allowed me to purchase a car, new clothes, jewelry, and the ladies started to notice me. To outsiders looking in,