Depression, Suicidal Thoughts + Why You Matter In This World

06/13/18 • 9 min

The latest article from the Overcome Depression + Thrive Blog.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO):

“Worldwide, more people die from suicide than from all homicides and wars combined”.

Which is an utterly terrifying and frankly heart-wrenching statistic, when I think, that every one of those people are in such intense agony and pain, that they’re willing to throw away their precious lives.

So, what’s the solution?

How can we, when we’re in the depths of depression, lost in the darkness and experiencing intense emotional pain and torment – hold onto life and pull ourselves through to the light to start thriving and living life, once again?

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.

Press the play button below to listen to Depression, Suicidal Thoughts + Why You Matter In This World [Episode 13]

Read Transcript Below...

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

I’m your host Marie O’Neil, Creator of the FREE Masterclass: What Causes Depression? (The True Root Cause) and the Author of How To Create A Depression-Free Life: Proven Strategies to Overcome Depression ASAP.

Now, let me ask you a question:

Do you think you’re here by accident?
Do you believe you have no value in this world?
Do you ever have the thought that you’re a burden to others?

Well, if you answered “yes” to any of those questions, I want you to listen really carefully to me today because whether you’re aware of it or not....

You are here for a reason – you are here for a purpose.

For example:

If you’re a parent, you are the parent your child is meant to have.
If you’re a husband or a wife, a girlfriend or boyfriend, you are the lover – the compliment – that your partner needs to have in their life right now!

If you don’t believe me (or these words) then, that’s cool.

Because, whether you’re a religious-minded person or a more scientific-based personality, there are answers all around that prove my words.

For example:

If you’re religious, I would ask you:

Does God create anything less than his best work?
Does God make mistakes?
Doesn’t God create everything in his own image, his own likeness?

So, how can you be here and be an accident? How can you be here and be anything less than divine? It’s not possible, is it?

On the other hand....

If you’re NOT religious and your faith is based in the sciences, then I would ask you to look at the facts around you.

Is there anything on this earth (created by nature) that doesn’t have a unique purpose in the big scheme of life?
Everything is of immense value and importance in the grand circle of life, isn’t it?
The universe has a purpose for everything within it.
Every part is essential to the whole.

You are no different.

You are essential to life. You are essential to others and more than ever, you’re a crucial part in the lives of all those you touch.

You see, there are ways you can help others, motivate others and enhance the lives of others in a way that no one else can.

Simply, because nobody else IS you!

And, that’s your immense value!

Only you can bring all the qualities that you have to offer to this world.
Only you can make your unique contribution.

You are an essential part in the big scheme of life, and in all those lives you touch.

That’s why your contribution is so vital, because:

Only you can love like you do
Think like you do
Move like you do
Communicate like u do.

And, whether you’re aware of it or not, you are always positively contributing to others lives in a way that only YOU can!!

And, the best news is, it’s not even something you have to try and do, just be yourself.

So, just for today, I’m going to ask you to start feeling proud of who you are!

Yeah, you may be depressed right now, going through a tough time, struggling and need to seek help from others, but that’s okay! We all do at times. That

The latest article from the Overcome Depression + Thrive Blog.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO):

“Worldwide, more people die from suicide than from all homicides and wars combined”.

So, what’s the solution?

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.

Press the play button below to listen to Depression, Suicidal Thoughts + Why You Matter In This World [Episode 13]

Read Transcript Below...

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

Now, let me ask you a question:

Do you think you’re here by accident?
Do you believe you have no value in this world?
Do you ever have the thought that you’re a burden to others?

Well, if you answered “yes” to any of those questions, I want you to listen really carefully to me today because whether you’re aware of it or not....

You are here for a reason – you are here for a purpose.

For example:

If you’re a parent, you are the parent your child is meant to have.
If you’re a husband or a wife, a girlfriend or boyfriend, you are the lover – the compliment – that your partner needs to have in their life right now!

If you don’t believe me (or these words) then, that’s cool.

Because, whether you’re a religious-minded person or a more scientific-based personality, there are answers all around that prove my words.

For example:

If you’re religious, I would ask you:

Does God create anything less than his best work?
Does God make mistakes?
Doesn’t God create everything in his own image, his own likeness?

So, how can you be here and be an accident? How can you be here and be anything less than divine? It’s not possible, is it?

On the other hand....

If you’re NOT religious and your faith is based in the sciences, then I would ask you to look at the facts around you.

Is there anything on this earth (created by nature) that doesn’t have a unique purpose in the big scheme of life?
Everything is of immense value and importance in the grand circle of life, isn’t it?
The universe has a purpose for everything within it.
Every part is essential to the whole.

You are no different.

You are essential to life. You are essential to others and more than ever, you’re a crucial part in the lives of all those you touch.

You see, there are ways you can help others, motivate others and enhance the lives of others in a way that no one else can.

Simply, because nobody else IS you!

And, that’s your immense value!

Only you can bring all the qualities that you have to offer to this world.
Only you can make your unique contribution.

You are an essential part in the big scheme of life, and in all those lives you touch.

That’s why your contribution is so vital, because:

Only you can love like you do
Think like you do
Move like you do
Communicate like u do.

And, whether you’re aware of it or not, you are always positively contributing to others lives in a way that only YOU can!!

And, the best news is, it’s not even something you have to try and do, just be yourself.

So, just for today, I’m going to ask you to start feeling proud of who you are!

Yeah, you may be depressed right now, going through a tough time, struggling and need to seek help from others, but that’s okay! We all do at times. That

Previous Episode

Stop Trying To PUSH Yourself Out of Depression!

The latest article from the Overcome Depression + Thrive Blog.

Now, you and I both know it’s damn near impossible to summon up enough energy to simply get ourselves out of bed or out of the door of our house – let alone, up and out of depression!

So, where do we find the motivation to lift ourselves out of the deep, dark hole we find ourselves in?

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

Two simple steps to get up and out of depression (which don’t require a mountain of energy or motivation!)

Press the play button below to listen to Stop Trying To PUSH Yourself Out of Depression! [Episode 12]

Read Transcript Below...

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, unfortunately the majority of us, when we’re locked in a state of depression, feel we must summon a mammoth-sized amount of motivation, will power, positive thoughts, or drive to be able to push ourselves forward – up + out of depression.

But, let’s be honest.....

How many of us are truly capable of doing that whilst we’re struggling in the depths of depression – with next to no energy?

Not many, if any of us, right?!

I mean, you and I both know it’s damn near impossible to summon up enough energy to simply get ourselves out of bed, let alone, up and out of depression!

And, it’s NOT that we don’t try – because we do!

We try so very hard, yet still we cannot summon the will, the motivation or the energy to lift ourselves out from under.

So, it’s understandable why many of us shrug our shoulders, give up and admit defeat.

And, you know what?

It’s okay! It’s perfectly natural to feel this way! We shouldn’t feel bad, guilty or ashamed about this.

After all, it’s absolutely natural to have zero energy or motivation when our entire body-mind system is depressed.

In fact, it can’t be any other way!

So, it kinda seems like we’re in a bind, doesn’t it?

I mean, we need motivation and energy to lift ourselves up and out of depression, yet, the very state of depression causes us to have no energy or motivation.

So, it’s easy to see why many of us get stuck!

But, the great news is....

There is another way!

Yes, that’s right!

If we want out of depression – there is another path!

And, what is that path, you maybe asking?

Well, from today...

I’m going to ask you to stop pushing, stop trying to drive yourself forward with what little energy you do have and conserve it. Stop trying to lift yourself out from under and try another way, a much easier way!

A way which doesn’t require you to summon a mammoth-sized amount of will power to drive yourself forward, but one which effortlessly pulls you forward into a brighter future.

And, what is that way?

Well, it consists of two simple steps.

But, before I share them, I just want you to think about a time someone tried to push you into doing something, or tried to push you into thinking a certain way?

If you’re like the rest of us (no matter how compliant your personality maybe), you probably found that the more the other person tried to push you into doing something, the more resistant you became.

The more stubborn and unwilling we become because we feel we’re being pushed or forced into something – it’s not our decision – it’s theirs and we don’t want to be pushed.

So, we become like some sort of sitting bull, stubborn and unmovable.

Now, this may seem unrelated to getting ourselves out of depression, but it’s not.

In fact, I want you to always remember, this visual and the principles of being pushed and it creating resistance within you, when you’re trying to shift yourself out of the darkness of depression and into a brighter future.

Because, it’s of vital importance!

You see, science states that it’s easier to pull something than it is to push it.

And, since we live in this universe, we’re also governed by these very same scientific laws.

It is easier for us t...

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BEFORE You Diagnose Yourself With Depression… WATCH THIS!!! [VIDEO]

The latest article from the Overcome Depression + Thrive Blog.

What does a funny depression quote, a tree in the Solomon Islands and your depression-free future have in common?

Well, stay tuned to this episode of the Overcome Depression + Thrive Podcast to discover the surprising answer to that question and more...

Press play now to listen to the Podcast Episode or watch the video below.

Read Transcript Below...

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

I’m your host Marie O’Neil, the Author of How To Create A Depression-Free Life and the creator of the FREE Masterclass: What Causes Depression? (The True Root Cause).

Now, before we get started I just want to make a quick announcement, I’ve just created a YouTube Channel, we’re I’m going to upload more free information regarding depression and how to get yourself out of it.

So, if you want to check that out either visit my website for the link or just visit YouTube and search for ‘Overcome Depression and Thrive’ and you should find it there.

Okay, let’s get started!

Now, there is a fantastic depression quote which was shared on Twitter in 2010 by @debihope which goes something like this:

*Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounding yourself with a***holes.*

Now, as funny as it is, there’s a great truth in these words!

Because, whether we like it or not, the reality is, if we are constantly surrounding ourselves with people who don’t respect us, people who don’t believe in us, people who talk bad about us or belittle us on a regular basis, we WILL eventually shrink and become a mere reflection of the wonderful person we were born to be....

In fact, it’s said that in the Solomon Islands when they want to clear a piece of land for development they don’t cut down a tree. What they do is all the villagers simply gather around it and abuse the tree to their hearts content. They curse it. Abuse it. Call it names. And, after a few days of doing this process, the tree shrivels and dies a natural death.

So, ask yourself...

Is this what is happening to you, in your life?

Are you simply surrounding yourself with people who do nothing but cursing you, abusing you and bringing you down?

Now, in Week 5 of the Overcome Depression + Thrive Online Program we delve deeper into this intense and very real issue of others greatly impacting our mental and emotional well-being and the steps you can take to resolve it.

But for now, if you are in this situation where others are pulling you down constantly, simply ask yourself:

What can you do today to start moving yourself out of this toxic environment?
Can you limit the time you spend around certain people, so they have less of an impact on your life?
Can you remove others from your life completely?
Can you relocate to an entirely different location to breathe new air and meet new people?
How can you move away from the people that bring you down + move towards those that lift you up?

You see, the truth is, as humans we are greatly influenced by those we hang around with the most.

In fact, they say that we’re an average of the 5 people we spend the most time with.

Which means, whether we like it or not, others have a huge impact on our mindset, beliefs and the way we think, on our self-esteem, how we see ourselves, how we respond or react in our relationships, how we view the world around us, and our decisions.

So, we really need to be conscious and selective of who we allow into our world. As ultimately, they have a direct and very real impact on our successes and failures in life, as well as, on our overall mental and emotional health and well-being.

Now, we could say we are simply ‘products’ of our environment. But, that does not mean we are victims of them.

We should never believe we are at the mercy of our environment because WE have the ability to walk out of one environment and join another.

The power is always within our hands.

Of course, if we cannot shift ourselves in a physical sense, as in, I can’t leave my home and venture to a new town, c...

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