When there is no hope in life

Depression is a system of beliefs, behaviors, and ways of relating to people that keeps you locked in a trap. But there are ways out of this trap.

In previous posts, I have discussed how low self-esteem can lead to more depression by making you avoid people, remain passive, ruminate about your problems, and criticize yourself for being imperfect.

I suggested that irrational and demanding rules for yourself lead to more self-criticism and that replacing self-criticism with self-correction, learning, and acceptance can go a long way toward helping you overcome depression.

In this post, we are going to look at one of the key elements of depression: the belief that things are hopeless.

This makes us feel empty, incomplete, and like there is something wrong with us.

If you think that your problems are hopeless, you are likely to give up trying, isolate yourself, become more depressed, and ruminate.

I have found that hopelessness is one of the first things I want to address with my patients.

Finding that your mood can change can encourage you to try new techniques, strategies, or medications. Changing your daily routine or chan

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