SuprAffs: Depression
Choose from the following list according to that which you find believable and best fits your situation. Read or repeat outloud the SuprAff(s) (not the part in parenthesis) daily until your new habit(s) are firmly established. (The latest studies show the average time for changing habits is around 66 days but everyone is different and you will start seeing results right away if your affirmations are realistic). For best results, only use 1 or 2 SuprAffs at a time until you eliminate an unwanted or form a new desireable habit.
SuprAffs: Depression
I like it when I can get myself into motion if feeling depressed. (Even the slightest movements start making me feel better).
I like it when I am able to take notice of circular, repetitious negative thinking and deliberately shift my thoughts, attention or focus.
I like it when I assign a specific and limited time each day to think about my concerns and avoid these thoughts at all other times.
I like it when I pay attention to my nutrition with a special emphasis on fruits, vegetables and whole grains. (Studies show a link between these foods and reduced depression).
I like it when I take time to insure a regular program of adequate physical exercise. (Studies show a link between improved mood and regular exercise).
I like it when I avoid eating trans-fats and saturated fats. (Recent studies show they can increase the risk of depression as much as fifty (50) percent).
I like it when I am careful who I keep company with. (I know being around negative people all the time is unhealthy).
I like knowing there are many tools and sources of information I can find with a little research and use right away to reduce my depression.
I like repeating my favorite SuprAffs (like the ones found below) when feeling depressed . (It usually makes me feel better in just a few moments).
I LIKE it when I'm able to get at least 30 minutes of sunshine daily. (Studies show it helps reduce depression substantially).
I LIKE it when remembering to take fish oil and vitamin D supplements daily. (I know research shows they help with depression).
I LIKE it when I'm able to create a series of temporary "dopamine/endorphin rushes" using the daily motivational routine Accelerated-State Conditioning (ASC). (It's incredible how quickly those "rushes" elevate my mood).
I like it when I'm able to motivate myself to socialize with friends and family regularly. (I know this is important for controlling depression).
I LIKE it when I take time daily to think back over past successes. (I know this gets my thoughts back on a positive track quickly).
I like it when I'm careful not too work too many hours per week. (Studies show this frequently makes depression worse).
I LIKE it when I'm able to avoid using the artificial sweetner aspertame.
I LIKE it when I make an effort to get regular adequate sleep. (Studies show a link between insomnia and depression).
My recovery from manic- depression (Bipolar Disorder) has been an evolution, not a sudden miracle.
-Patty Duke
You largely constructed your depression. It wasn't given to you. Therefore, you can deconstruct it.
-Albert Ellis
"The beauty of using techniques like SuprAffs to change habits lies in their ease of use. You don't have to force or white-knuckle anything. You don't have to have will-power. Just be patient, persevere and you will slowly start feeling like doing things differently".
-Neal Engelking
It's always darkest before the dawn. So if you're going to steal your neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it. ~Author Unknown
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