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I asked my therapist, what was the exact reason I came out of depression?I have seen a lot of people slipping into this, but never coming out- so what was so good with me?The things I do to pamper myself!Here are the conversation screenshots-(Permission taken from her before sharing the screenshots)In her words-“One has to have acceptance in order to change any discrepancies.One has to admit his own loop holes.You did all of that like shameless (besharam, nihayat besharam)You admitted your deepest darkest saddest negatives unbelievably well.It always take too much time and energy to make the other person realize that you are not perfect like anyone else.You need some modifications to lead a healthy and successful life.And that's where people take longer.Because they do not admit- they do not accept.That's why it takes longer, forever and ever to help them.And, you wanted to help yourself. So, it's you who actually helped yourself.”To answer your question…Follow these three steps-Accept and admit that you have a problem.Contact a therapist and schedule your sessions.Promise yourself that you’d open up 100% to your therapist.These steps would take you less than 10 minutes.If you follow them, you’d already be halfway done in dealing with anxiety and depression.Good luck!Click HERE to read the best of my Quora answers!Thank you!Dipanshu Rawal.

I used to be depressed.I had a 6-figure business, a beautiful girlfriend, and I got to wake up every morning and help men improve their lives.But I felt like a fraud…Because, behind it all, I was miserable.I wasn’t happy. And I didn’t feel like a “success” despite everyone telling me otherwise.Here are the things I did to cure my depression and find true and lasting happiness.I hope this helps…1 Choose HappinessRight now, you have everything you need to be happy.You have a roof over your head (or somewhere you can go to find shelter), access to food, clean water, and more information than you know what to do with.You probably have at least one person who loves you and are likely in good health.If you’re unhappy, it’s because you are choosing to be unhappy.Look…I’m not one of those pop psychology guys who thinks you should always be happy.You shouldn’t. In the face of death, loss, or serious trauma, it’s natural and healthy to experience a short bout of depression or suffering.It’s part of the human experience.But the vast majority of the time, people make themselves unhappy by believing the lie that they aren’t enough, that they’re lacking something, or that somehow the universe is conspiring against them.Stop it!You can be happy right now, but you must make the choice to be happy.Choose to find the good in things. Choose to be grateful for what you have. Choose to shift your perspective and DO the work required to experience happiness… And you will.2. Find Meaning in the PainPain is inevitable suffering is a choice.We are all going to experience pain in our lives, but the only question we need to answer is… What are we going to do with it.Do we let it defeat us? Or do we rise above it and find a way to create meaning from it.Even the worst situations allow you to find meaning in pain.You can find meaning in heart break, death, loss, and disability.But you must change your paradigm and learn to believe that life is happening for you, not to you.Some of the happiest people I know lost their spouse in a tragic accident, suffered from a disease that made them paraplegic, or were born with conditions that stopped them from having a “normal” life.But they choose to see these tragedies as blessings in disguise and are happier because of it.3. Take Care of Your Body (Sleep, Exercise, and Eat Well)Plain and simple, it’s hard to be happy when your biology is literally making you depressed.If you are’t sleeping 8–9 hours a night, eating clean foods, and exercising on a regular basis, it will be MUCH harder to experience consistent happiness.Take care of your body and it will take care of you.4. Spend Time with Positive PeopleYou become what you surround yourself with.Spend time with negative and pessimistic people and that’s what you’ll become. Spend time with positive and uplifting people and that’s what you’ll become.If your family or peer group is constantly finding something to complain about or whining about how unfair life is, GET AWAY.Spend time with people who motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to express your pain without allowing you to dwell on it.This single tip alone changed my life forever.5. Get Out In NatureWe evolved to spend time in nature.It’s literally where our bodies have adapted to exist.However, we spend most of our time in boxes.We live in a box, drive to work in a box, eat food from a box, sit in a box (cubicle) for 8 hours and then watch a box to unwind.Get out of the box and into the natural world.Countless studies have found that regular exposure to nature is one of the best ways to increase happiness and life satisfaction.So take this as your permission slip to sneak away from work for a weekend and explore the great outdoors.You’ll be happy you did.6. Journal and Express GratitudeJournalling and gratitude are two of the most powerful practices for increasing your happiness.Why?Because when you journal you get your thoughts, fears, and concerns out on paper, and you are no longer controlled by them.You will often realize how silly your anxiety really is and you’ll quickly be able to identify mental loops that aren’t serving you.By extending this practice and writing out the things for which you are grateful, you’ll accelerate your happiness even more.Studies have shown that practicing gratitude on a regular basis can result in the same baseline increase in your happiness as doubling your income.Except that gratitude requires only 5 minutes a day and a sheet of paper.Doubling your income requires much more.7. MeditatePlain and simple.Every scholarly study that has ever been conducted (that I know of) shows that meditation is a beneficial and positive practice that can increase happiness, lower stress, boost empathy, and improve productivity.Just google “Meditation Benefits” and see for yourself.It’s easy, free, and takes less than 10 minutes a day.It will change your life and you can begin reaping the benefits in as little as a week.If Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, Steve Jobs, and Paul McCartney can find time for this practice in their busy schedules, so can you.8. Get off of Social Media, the News, and (Most) TelevisionSocial media, the news, and 90% of television inspire jealousy, fear, outrage, and discontent.And what do they offer in return?A few hours of mindless entertainment that adds no real value to your life.What a great trade off, right?If you want to enjoy higher levels of happiness (according to science) then you should immediately reduce or eliminate your social media and television consumption.It adds very little to your life and holds your happiness hostage in return.It’s just not worth it.9. Learn About the Brain and HappinessIf you want to be happier, then you need to know what happiness is and how you can achieve it.This response is a great start, but don’t stop here.Read books and watch TED talks on happiness.Learn from the cutting edge research that’s being conducted.Read things like:Stumbling on Happiness by Dan GlibertSolve for Happy by Mo GawdatThe Happiness Hypothesis by Johnathan HaidtAnd anything else you can get your hands on.Applied information is power.10. Work and Stress LessStress and burn out are some of the leading causes (that I can identify) of unhappiness today.Don’t get so busy trying to make a living that you forget to make a life.Enjoy this beautiful planet of ours. Spend time with the people you love. Master your body and learn to fall in love with new hobbies and activities.The more amazing experiences you can have, the happier you will be.So get out of the office and into life.Hope this helpsStay Grounded,AndrewWant my best stuff on quora?Click here to read my most popular quora answers about life, wealth and relationships with 10+ million views.

Stop screams your conscience as you swipe a handful of mini-candy bars from your co-worker's communal candy dish. Do THIS Simple 60-Second Trick, To Lose Weight - Click Here to Read And yet, if no one sees you take them, the calories don't count right? Whether you call it "cheating on your diet," "sneaking" food, or "closet eating," deviating from your weight loss plan often results from practicing less-than-healthy habits. After all, when your approach is too restrictive, you may end up feeling deprived and prone to slip-ups.So how do you avoid "cheating" on your diet? Remember that healthy eating isn't just about avoiding demonized foods it's about balance and sustainability. Devising some strategies to help you fit foods you love into your journey will help you stay on track. Here are some suggestions to try:Plan for sweets and treats. Making sure you get to enjoy your favorite desserts or snacks every once in a while will help you from feeling deprived. Pick a night each week when you can indulge in something decadent like a piece of chocolate cake. Then give yourself permission to truly enjoy it! Taking time to savor a treat is always more satisfying than gobbling it down with feelings of guilt or shame.Clean out your pantry. If most of the foods in your house are part of your healthy eating plan, then you're already halfway there. If you must have triggering foods around for a special occasion, store them out of sight or buy them at the last minute. On the big day, enjoy your favorite foods and send any leftovers home with your guests.Set yourself up for social success. Beware of those who continually try to coerce you into "just a cappuccino" which you know really means a cappuccino and a slice of carrot cake with frosting an inch thick. That doesn't mean you can't hang out with them! Just try suggesting a different kind of get-together such as a walk in the park or an afternoon at the movies.Share your goals. Changing your eating habits? Let your friends and family know and give them permission to remind you of your dedication to better health if they catch you transgressing.Do THIS Simple 60-Second Trick, To Lose Weight - Click Here to Read