#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – Raising #Suicide And #MentalHealthAwareness: How To Get Out Of #Depression

Dr C Veerender, Counselling #Psychologist, talks about #depression and how it can be treatable.

Raj is an extrovert. His participation in any social event at #college is always active and in high-energy mode. Unpredictably and suddenly, he drew deep into his shell and stopped talking, eating and started sleeping for long hours, even in the daytime. His #parents are under the impression that he might have tired of college work and assignments, so he might be taking rest. After spending ten days, they were worried and started enquiring about what was happening. Why are you behaving like this? But there was no response from him, then they requested him to go for counselling, but for many days he was not in a position to answer and listen to his parents; with a lot of pressure, he could visit the psychologist, it is to their surprise he was diagnosed with depression.

Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Depression causes sadness and a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to various emotional and physical problems and decrease your ability to function at work and home. It is treatable.

REASONS FOR #TEEN DEPRESSION:

Not able to obtain the desired ranks, forced education in an area where the student had no personal interest), #socialanxiety, peer pressure, friendship, love, attraction-related matters, rejection from people one love – Walking away from personal relationships and friends, broken families, #domesticviolence, physical abuse, poverty, inadequate or lack of emotional support from family, low #self-esteem, inferiority complex, helplessness and hereditary related depression.

#James Donaldson notes:
Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes.
Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use.
Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space.  #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticle
Find out more about the work I do on my 501c3 non-profit foundation
website www.yourgiftoflife.org Order your copy of James Donaldson’s latest book,
#CelebratingYourGiftofLife: From The Verge of Suicide to a Life of Purpose and Joy

www.celebratingyourgiftoflife.com

SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION ARE…

• Getting irritated over almost everything

• Lack of enthusiasm to get participated in anything

• Wanting to be alone

• Imprisoning oneself

• Extreme desire to sleep or extreme aversion to sleep

• Overeating or no desire to eat

• Persisting headache or backache

• Unreasonable guilt

• #Anxiety

• Anger

• Avoiding friends

• Cruel #behavior sometimes

• Destructive attitude

• Unhygienic routine

• crying spells for no reason

• Becoming painfully thin or becoming obese

• #Suicidal thinking and thoughts

• Too much time spent on mobile browsing

• Messaged of melancholy – like… Goodbye / Rest In Peace / I will fade away / I won’t be a trouble to anyone / I wish to get liberated from this world / writing sad letters, dairy, journals, Etc.

HOW TO GET OUT OF DEPRESSION:

1. Identify and acknowledge depression as a problem that needs to be addressed. Identify the same in context to past and present

2. Consult a psychologist and be scrupulous in following their counselling, advice, and take the help of a #psychiatrist for medication if suggested

3. Exercise… or involve in a sport that’s physically demanding and refreshing for at least an hour a day

4. Be involved in your favorite routine around the house, like gardening, cooking, reading exciting books or whichever activity that makes you smile and be happy

5. Be socially active… meet old friends and well-wishers and make it a point to do the same regularly. Talk to them about issues that make you happy or sad, or angry

6. Listening to favorite music that soothe your nerves

7. When in pain, never bottle up the same. Be open and proactive in sharing the pain so that the feeling of anguish bleeds away from your head and heart.

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James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.

James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.

In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.

He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.

James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!

For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:

www.StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
JamesD@StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
1-800-745-3161 (voicemail & fax)

James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.

If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at jamesd@yourgiftoflife.org and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org