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Attitude is
Everything - an Adjunct to Medicine While Treating Depression (opinion)
Page #2
Author:
Dr. Robert Zaid
Also See Attitude is
Everything Page #1
Mind over
matter
 If
you haven't figured it out by now, I've been trying to suggest things throughout
this article. By asking you a question, I'm trying to invoke a thought and make
you think about this topic differently. Each one of us knows what makes us
happy, what makes us perform well, what makes us confident. So why can't we use
these tools to our advantage. In example, when I first took my admission test to
get into college, I was nervous and did not feel good throughout the test. Soon
after, I received a letter from U of M and was accepted. I was still scheduled
to retake the admission exam and since the pressure was not on me to do well, I
went into the exam confidently and did a lot better the second time. I used this
philosophy through medical school as I took an exam. I realized that it was
counterproductive to be nervous and no matter how I felt before an exam, I'd
take a few minutes to convince my mind that I was confident. That state of being
allowed me to be focused and clear headed. Otherwise, we have blocks in our mind
and when we are anxious and nervous our minds do not perform efficiently.
Recipe for
happiness
Now let's
take the above and try to figure out a recipe for happiness. We know that being
down causes our body to shut down, inhibits our positive investment in things
that matter to us and we do not perform as well. We also know that when we are
happy and positive, it clears our minds, promotes
better health
and allows us to accomplish things.
So if
each one of us thought about when we are happy and what makes us happy and
writes that down, that is a huge step. The idea here is that if we know what
makes us happy, why couldn't we use that paradigm every time we are down. A
song, an accomplishment, a family member, a life experience, a food, or a memory
can all trigger our moods to be happy or sad. If we can figure out what makes us
happy, then why couldn't we re-experience these things or think about them when
we are down and quickly forget about what's bringing us down. Likewise, what
prevents us from looking beyond our environment and finding a larger perspective
for the event. Life is often unpredictable and can be very frustrating, but the
sooner we realize to adapt, the happier we will be.
One step
at a time
So you
may be saying...."I have too many bad things going on in my life right now and
don't see a way out". Well, my answer to you is this: Improve one thing at a
time. You did not get into your situation very fast, so why are you looking for
a fast answer. If you correct one thing at a time, you will start to build
positive debt and you will slowly add to your positive experiences and as you do
things well you will become happier and happier. If you have financial problem,
problems at work, loss of loved ones, and a problem with your son, maybe you can
start with making a better relationship with your son. Then work on the next
issue, etc...
Article Source:
http://www.articlesbase.com/mental-health-articles/attitude-is-everything-an-adjunct-to-medicine-while-treating-depression-opinion-542869.html
About the Author:
Dr. Zaid
is a family doctor in Novi Michigan who has a passion for writing and taking
good care of his patients. He believes that good communication is essential in
creating a healthy relationship between doctor and patient. He also believes
that continuity of care is improved when family doctors are able to see their
patients in the hospital. More information can be found at
http://www.primecareofmi.com or
http://www.drzaid.com
Webpage by
Paul Susic
MA
Licensed Psychologist Ph.D. Candidate
(Health and Geriatric Psychologist)
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