As someone who has suffered from depression and anxiety on and off for a long time, I can say that magick will not cure it, same as it won't cure cancer. Mental illness is caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. It's physical; therefore magick will not change it. It's as impossible as changing your DNA (in fact, most mental illnesses do have a genetic component).
Look into medication, therapy, and meditation. I would also recommend picking up a hobby or two. Keeping myself occupied helps me immensely.
You can do a spell to bring positivity into your home, one to make therapy as effective as possible, one to make yourself as happy as possible despite your illness, etc.
Also, if you need to vent, feel free to message me.
Magic may not cure depression, but it can be used as a metgod to cope.
By all means, seek real help. I will not counter that advice. Chronic depression is a chemical problem in the brain.
Magic, however, being change in accordance with will, can be a long road of coping and adaptation. Inner change in many traditions is the highest magic.
I too suffered.(as far back as I can remember)and at times,will still get down on myself really bad. I agree with every ones advice aswell.
For years,i found things to hide myself in.writing how I felt in music helped me to cope and hang on.but it wasn't til I started my path of enlightenment,that I discovered who I was and why I was that way.I dug deep.into all the ugliness.and found my root causes.(which is what professional help does).
Once I discovered and got over my denile,I learned to forgive.so I could let go of it.I learned that it wasn't my fault.it's hard,because in my case,my feelings were programmed into my conciuosness.it's just who I am.
If you want to get better.you can do it.don't ever stop asking people for help.and asking others to listen.there's ALWAYS some one out there that can help.always.your not the only one.so you don't have to feel alone about.
i've dealt with depression for a while myself, while certain ones can be managed by yourself, its best to combine several things to find what works for you. so be sure to talk to a professional to help. you can also call a suicide hotline or other crisis hotline not because you're wanting to kill yourself, but to have someone to talk to. many calls are people who want to open up, and these call centers are anonymous so it can help since they're there to listen to you and not judge you like some friends and family might [or it might feel that way]
i also read a lot of articles on TinyBuddha when i was low that helped me, journalling, meditation, healthy diet and exercise also helped me. [but this doesn't work for everyone so find what works for you] i also made a list of things i enjoy, just for those low days i'd have something to remind me of things i could do to try and get out of that mindset [didn't always worked, but it's worth a shot]
Another thing to look into is nutrition. Processed foods can, and do, wreak havoc on our bodies. An example would be simple candy. If you are used to eating so much sugar everyday, then stop suddenly, your body will show negative effects. Continuing with this sugar (which has so many names such as sucrose and dextrose) can cause sickness like diabetes, hypoglycemia, and digestive problems. Good proper non-processed foods are better for the body and will aid in keeping you healthy, along with balancing the body's many chemicals, functions, and just plain feeling good. Its true; we are what we eat. Add good foods to your diet while eliminating bad foods, and you will begin to feel better. Change gradually, so your body can get used to it.
Hope this helps.
A very good supplement that is actually a prescribed med in Europe, but is over the counter in the states is called SAM-e. It has helped me TREMENDOUSLY! It is on the expensive side, but it is so worth it! Try Amazon or even your local Walgreens or health food store. Hang in there. Depression sucks. You can check with your city and see about inexpensive counseling depending upon your income. Spellcasting wise; yellow candles (any type) with High John oil or Road Opener oil - also you can burn Blockbuster candles (this is Hoodoo so if you do not know Hoodoo you will not know what I am talking about). Write a petition on a brown paper bag stating what you want intention wise. Get a picture of yourself when you felt happy and not depressed at all. Put it under the candle(s) and burn it. I let my candles burn down in my bathtub. I do not let the work stop. If you do not have this luxury then snuff it out and begin it the next day or night. Hang in there, girl. xoxo
Depression can be a lifetime struggle for many. Even when it is under control, it can pop back up again later in life for many different reasons.
The first thing anyone should do is to seek out advice from a medical professional. This can be done by speaking with your PCP. Sometimes they can even prescribe something mild to try to see if this helps stabilize your mood. Another great resource and many areas offer sliding scale (if you don't have insurance)is a therapist. Some employers even offer several annual sessions included as part of your benefits so check. There is nothing wrong with seeing a therapist. It is actually very healthy to speak with a non-biased individual to give you insight on things that you may have otherwise not considered.
Once you have a good handle on things you can use resources on this site to continue to help you with your health. Some excellent herbs and teas can be used for drinking and burning that help with a cleansing atmosphere, as well as relaxing. Another excellent concept to consider is light therapy. Many don't realize or consider the amount of time they spend in front of a computer or screen. With the winter months approaching the day light is less and less and often causes seasonal depression. Using a therapy light for at least 15 minutes a day is a simple solution. Also speak to your PCP about taking a vitamin D supplement, as sometimes this can made a big difference in how you feel. This can be bought over the counter, but I would always check with your PCP before staring a high regimen.
Hopefully some of these suggestions can help you out. If you are considering herbs and tea, there are many resources on this site as well as a general search engine to find out the healing properties of some plants. Always research first to decided which you want to try.
Thank you all so much for all your kind words of support, advice and suggestions. I am on anti depressants I have been for 3 years and I have also had 6 months of counselling. I previously had counselling and medication at the age of 15. At 15 it took me 6 months to feel better. This time round it has been 3 years and no significant changes. I do affirmations, grounding exercises, meditation. I try to keep my mind positive listening to people like Abraham Hicks. Exercise, healthy eating none of it has made a sustainable difference. I used to self harm which to be honest helped relieve some anguish but the scars on my arm were getting ridiculous so I made myself stop. Last night I wrote letters goodbye to my best friend and two sisters. I picked a card from an oracle pack and it said to sleep on it. I have and I don't feel any different. I'm at my wits end now. Thank you all so much again. It's a beautiful thing that strangers can be so supportive! I really do appreciate it.
