Recession Depression and Rage is an increasing concern people are facing. Recently, I have noticed an increase in negativity of friends, family, strangers, and personally. The negativity is fueled by daily media reminders of our troubled times, combat/war and troop displacement, and homeless and joblessness statistics. Constant negative messages take a toll on the psyche after prolonged exposure. Usually, as when in a personal environment in which constant negative messages can occur mental health help is sought and people find support structures to lean on in their time of need. But what happens when a global event, like the Recession, is affecting hundreds of millions, even billions of people worldwide? The depression and rage could be catastrophic.
As we go through our daily lives we often take out our anger and frustrations on waitresses, clerks, telemarketers, family members, and friends. Though we all are feeling the tight grip the recession is having on our morale; somehow people are lashing their inner feelings outward. These lashings appear through outbursts during important speeches, on TV during ceremonies, and even during a transaction at your local grocer. People have not found a medium to relinquish their frustrations. So how is that we can recover from this recession depression?
Step 1 is acknowledgement. Noticing that you or a friend/family member is having difficulty staying positive is important. Admitting to one-self their negative/pessimistic views of the world and life today is difficult, especially for those who often see the positive in their daily life. Be attuned and when someone addresses their concern of the negative views, listen and thank someone for being honest with you.
Step 2 is motivation. Find a medium that produces motivation in your life to begin seeing things positive. Recessions occur cyclically, and we must understand that they will come again. We need to find something that can help us see through the gray tunnel vision; that motivates us to continue as before, and continue to grow our lives.
Step 3 is change. Treat people in a positive light and make the change you would like to see in the world. Thank someone for their customer service time, give an extra tip to a waitress or provide a positive comment on their service abilities, and tell someone you are grateful for their friendship.
Each of us is affected by the global recession. Positively, it has provided unemployed workers and opportunity to start a business or change careers. Positively, it has provided more time at home to enjoy relationships and child raising. Positively, it has provided a global challenge that must be faced head-on, and gives us experience to tackle life’s challenges and move forward. If you feel that you cannot follow the aforementioned steps on your own, it is always important to discuss your options with a trusted friend or a mental health professional. The recession will end sooner than many forms of depression. Now is the time to take the steps to cure your recession depression.
