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How can you use this time of global lockdown to elevate your life and overcome depression? Well, that’s exactly what we’re going to be discussing in today’s episode of Overcome Depression + Thrive!
So, be sure to stay tuned!

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Hi and welcome back, as always, it’s great to have you here!
I’m your host Marie O’Neil, Author and creator of The 4-Step Formula To Reset Your Body-Mind System After Depression And Antidepressants.

Right now, as we all know, there’s a phenomenal amount of emotional chaos and turmoil sweeping the globe surrounding the Corona Virus [COVID-19].

There are so many uncertainties: Grocery stores are wiped out, cities are shutting down, people can no longer make an income, travel bans are in place – and entire countries are on complete lockdown.

So, it’s easy to see why there’s a huge rise of fear, mayhem and panic across the globe. All of our lives have been completely disrupted and forced into a state of upheaval.

These are truly unprecedented times.

So, how can you remain in the drivers seat of your life, when the entire world around you is spinning out of control?

How can you use this time of global lockdown to elevate your life and overcome depression?

Well, the first step is stop emotionally reacting to all the sensational television and media reports.

Because, here’s the deal...

When we overreact emotionally to what’s going on around us, we activate the amygdala within our brain, which triggers the fight/flight response, our Sympathetic Nervous System.

(Now, if you’ve watched my FREE On-Demand Webclass at overcomedepressionandthrive.com/free – you’ll know, the Sympathetic Nervous System, as your Survival System).

And, when our Sympathetic Nervous System (Survival System) gets activated, it puts additional stress on our system, weakens and runs down our immune system, leaving us MORE susceptible to the virus!

Which is the exact opposite of what we want or need right now!

So, to not leave ourselves MORE vulnerable and open for infection, we need to just stop, take a step back, turn off our televisions, stop scrolling our newsfeed and take this time for ourselves to actually build up and improve our immune system – not run it down – by following the media-driven hysteria.

Because, the facts are...

Yes, some people are dying. But, there are also thousands of people who are infected, who don’t have any major symptoms whatsoever. Because of these two extremes in outcome, there’s clearly something distinctive in the individual that decides their fate.

In other words, it’s the strength of the immune system of the individual person who gets infected, and not the virus alone, which dictates their fate.

So, how can you easily boost your immune system, so you remain healthy, resilient and strong during this time?

Well, one way is by simply, turning inward and asking yourself:

• How can I best use this time to propel my life forward?
• How can you best use this new found “free time” to best serve you?
• How can you use it for your highest good?

Because, the truth is...

Even in a crisis, there’s a blessing. Even in the toughest of challenges, there are opportunities.

And, when we set up our mindset to start looking for the blessings instead of the curse, in every situation, we activate our Parasympathetic Nervous system.

This is the side of our nervous system which activates our internal healing response, which instantly boosts our immunity, making us more resilient through tough times and making us less susceptible to disease, infection, inflammation and depression.

Another positive way to use this time, is to just take a step back from all the chaos, find a quiet space, take a few long deep breaths and ask yourself:

• How is this current crisis serving you?

For example; if you’re like the vast majority of us you’ve had a sudden change in your lifestyle or daily routine. Well, instead of getting frustrated and annoyed with what’s happening, how about you ask yourself:

• How you can actually use this change in lifestyle or daily routine to your greatest advantage?

Why not use this enforced lockdown and isolation to simply turn inwards and think about what you truly want and need in your life?

Because, the truth is, many of us just don’t stop and ask ourselves these deeper questi...

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Do you want to discover how to reset your internal chemistry, so you can finally overcome depression and create a truly depression-free life for yourself and those you love? If you’re nodding YES, this episode is for you!

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Hi and welcome back, as always it’s great to have you here!

Now, today I’m going to share with you a brand-new perspective on how to overcome depression that will completely transform your internal chemistry and ultimately, your entire life – as it did mine.

Now, this is going to be a short but very powerful session and I highly recommend you stick with me until the end because, I’m going to give you a special gift to help you discover your Personal Surviving vs Thriving Ratio.

Now, this ratio is key in the process for you to not only, overcome depression but actually “depression-proof” your life completely.

In other words, this ratio is a vital component in creating a depression-free life in today’s fast-paced world. But, it will only make sense AFTER you’ve been through this session. Make sense?

Awesome.

So, in todays session you’re going to discover:

The true root cause of depression.

Of course, this is vital to be aware of because, if we don’t know what’s the true driver of depression, how can we ever hope to overcome it or fix it?

I mean, we gotta know exactly what we’re dealing with, so we know exactly how to tackle it. Makes sense, right?

So, this is key to putting the power back into your hands!

Throughout this session, you’re also going to discover how YOU can control your internal chemistry, rather than it controlling you, which is what’s happening right now.

And yes! It’s a very bold statement to make and I am making it.

You see, you being able to control your internal chemistry is not some unsubstantiated, airy-fairy, new-age philosophy...

Now, just take a moment and ask yourself...

If you had the power to change your internal chemistry right now, how would you change it?

• Would you change your internal chemistry so it’s working for you, uplifting you, supporting you in life and giving you the ability to truly thrive and flourish?
• Or, would you prefer to have it working against you, depressing you, draining you and taking away all of your natural drive, motivation and unique abilities to thrive and flourish?

The truth is, whether you’re aware of it or not, right this very minute every single one of us is directing our chemistry in one of these 2 directions.

We’re either triggering health-enhancing chemistry which helps us to open up, thrive and flourish.

Or, we’re triggering internal chemistry which disconnects, shuts down and diminishes us?

Now, don’t get me wrong. This is not going down the line of: “Just think positive and you’ll change your chemistry and free yourself from depression”.

Because, we all know that doesn’t work and simply chanting positive words or affirmations when you don’t actually feel positive or believe in those words cannot create any long-lasting, authentic changes in our lives.

Simply because, we cannot make the negative, positive, simply by wishing it so.

You see, when you start to truly understand how your body-mind system works, you’ll begin to see that your internal chemistry is not some internal mystical force that you have absolutely no control over.

And, in a moment, you’ll see with crystal clear vision, with absolutely clarity, that the power has always been and will always be firmly within your hands to affect positive change in your internal chemistry, if you so desire.

Are you ready to place yourself back into the “drivers seat” of your life, so you can start moving forward in your life at a great rate of knots and create that bright, abundant, depression-free future you so desire and deserve?

Well, let’s get started...

Now, like I said, I’m gonna make this a short, powerf...

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Are you struggling to deal with great frustration and anger in depression? Do you find yourself lashing out at loved ones in great anger, even if you don’t want to? Are you wondering how to stop all those angry tears that you may be experiencing in depression?

If your answer is “yes” to any of those questions, be sure to stay tuned to this episode of Overcome Depression + Thrive. Because, that’s exactly what we’re going to be tackling today!

How to stop being so full of anger in depression... Even, if you have no idea what’s driving it!

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As always, it’s great to have you here! I’m your host Marie O’Neil, Author of How To Create A Depression-Free Life and creator of the Complete Self-Help System For Overcoming Depression; an online portal, jam-packed with everything you need to overcome depression and naturally reset your internal chemistry.

Now, it’s pretty natural for us to experience the likes of; anger, defensiveness, aggression or even rage in depression. I explain in greater detail why this is natural and nothing to be ashamed of in my Free On-Demand Masterclass, which you can view at OvercomeDepressionandThrive.com/free.

Today, I want to spend what little time we have together covering the most important piece of the puzzle, which is:

How do we finally put a stop to the frustration and anger that arises within us when we’re in a state of depression?

Because, here’s the deal...

If we don’t get rid of this anger once and for all... If we don’t stop lashing out at others...

This is what’s going to continue to happen:

We’re struggling in depression, anger arises, we lash out at loved ones, then we feel ashamed, guilty and bad about lashing out, which drives us deeper into depression.

Then, our anger rises once again, we lash out, then we feel awful and this never-ending cycle of depression and anger / anger and depression continues.

So, we must put a stop to it, once and for all!

But, how do we do that when we’re caught in this vicious cycle of depression and anger issues?

Well, I’ll explain how you can swiftly transform your anger to free yourself from this cycle, in just a moment.

But first, I have a question...

Can you remember, a time during your childhood when your parents dressed you up in clothing or shoes that you thought were absolutely ridiculous, ugly or just down right embarrassing?

Maybe you had to wear a particular outfit, dress, tie or silly hat on special occasions and you hated every moment of it.

You didn’t want to wear it but you didn’t have a choice!

You know that feeling, right?

It’s that feeling, when you just can’t wait to get home and rip those silly clothes off so you can jump into something more comfortable, something more YOU.

Well, you need to start seeing anger in this very same way.

You see, anger is simply an uncomfortable ‘layer’ of energy, exactly like those embarrassing ‘layers’ of clothing we had to wear as children.

They are not a part of who we are and we can remove those ‘layers’ at any time, if we so choose.

And, that’s a major key in dissolving the anger from your life and stopping it from driving you into depression.

Understanding that anger is simply an “emotional energy” that passes through you, from time to time.

There’s nothing wrong with you. You are not “mental”. Y ou are not an “angry person”, yes, you may have anger to process right now but that’s not who you are as a person. It’s not your identity!

Once you accept that anger is a ‘temporary emotion’ that we all experience, you’ll begin to lose the fear, judgement or animosity that usually surrounds anger.

As a result, instead of wanting to avoid or suppress anger, you can begin to fearlessly approach anger, rapidly transform it and finally put a stop to it driving you into depression.

Now, there are many proven processes to tackle anger and frustration from the roots but today, I’m going to share one of my personal favourites when it comes to...

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Wouldn’t you love to discover how to rid yourself of all those heavy, toxic, self-defeating emotions which keep you locked in the downward spiral of depression?

Well, be sure to stay tuned to this episode of Overcome Depression + Thrive because that’s exactly what I’m going to be sharing with you today.

How to rid yourself of these toxic, depression-causing emotions, in no time at all using the Three Keys To Emotional Freedom.

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Hi and welcome back! As always, it’s great to have you here!

I’m your host Marie O’Neil, Creator of the highly transformative – Complete Self-Help System For Overcoming Depression and Author of How To Create A Depression-Free Life: Proven Strategies to Overcome Depression ASAP.

Now, many people when describing depression, liken it to being trapped in a dark, tormenting emotional prison, one which has no way out. Where intense emotions such as; guilt, shame, anxiety, anger, sadness or regret are often re-lived over and over again! Which act like a hammer on the head of the person, hammering them downwards, deeper and deeper into the depths of depression.

But, it doesn’t have to be that way!

First, we need to recognise that when we’re in the depths of depression, all the heavy, self-defeating emotions we experience are simply emotional bullies.

They are bullies who feel entitled to intimidate us, making us question, doubt and loathe ourselves on an epic scale.

But, at the end of the day, just like any bully – we hold the power.

• It is us who decides whether we will submit or rise.
• It is us who decides whether the likes of guilt, shame, chronic anger, anxiety or regret will cripple us or not.

But, how do we free ourselves from the emotional prison we find ourselves in, in the depths of depression?

Well, by using The Three Keys To Emotional Freedom, which I’m about to share with you. These keys will give you the power to unlock yourself from any emotional prison you find yourself trapped in.

KEY #1: Acknowledge + Name What You’re Feeling

Don’t ever be ashamed of what you feel. They are your personal feelings. They are part of your unique life experience. So, there’s absolutely no reason to be afraid, ashamed or upset when it comes to your feelings. They are there is give you a message.
But, to hear that message we first have to notice what we’re feeling and name it.

For example: If you feel a sense of shame or guilt rise within you, name it by saying: “You are guilt” – “You are shame”

What this ever-so simple technique is doing, is dragging that emotional bully out of the shadows – out of the darkness – out of hiding and into the light – so you can finally see it’s true face, confront it as the bully it is and ultimately, remove it from your life.

KEY #2: Acknowledge + Accept That We’re All Human

None of us are perfect and we’re never going to be. Which means, simply because we’re human, we’re going to screw up, we’re going to make mistakes, we going to make complete fools of ourselves sometimes, we’re going to anger and piss others off, we’re going to upset our nearest and dearest, and we’re all going to unintentionally let others down. That’s life!

And, the faster we accept this reality of life, that to err is human – the faster all those walls of any emotional prison we have ourselves locked in are going to come tumbling down.

KEY #3: Forgive Yourself

• Forgive yourself for screwing up.
• Forgive yourself for doing or not doing what you believe you should or shouldn’t have done.
• Forgive yourself for being just like the rest of us – a student in the game of life – an imperfect human who still has lots to learn in the journey of life.

But, the question is how?

How do you give forgiveness to yourself?

Well, all it takes is for you to just close your eyes, place your hands on your heart and take a few deep breaths to simply quieten your body-mind system down.

Then, once you feel that you’ve slowed down and you’re more relaxed, say out loud to yourself the following words:

“I...

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