There are times when those who are depressed do not actually wish to be cured. They prefer not to overcome their condition and prefer to leave their comfort zone and depression intact. The question here is whether there is a link between your comfort zone and depression and whether it actually helps to hold on to your depression instead of taking treatment and initiating healing. People sometimes try to prolong their depressive state with something called depression and nostalgia to spite another person and make them feel guilty for hurting them. For some, it may feel good to allow others to take care of them. Some others may want to continue feeling depressed as feeling intensely and so deeply has practically become their identity. It is important to first analyse the connection between depression and your comfort zone and do something positive about it if you want to be placed on the path to recovery and good health. Eliminate Fear The first step towards stepping out of your comfort zone is to try and transcend fear as one the effective alternatives to antidepressants. You move a step towards depression every time you shrink and act small out of fear. You are definitely moving into an optimistic space each time you act big in face of crisis and are not limited by fear. Millions are people across the world are debilitated by fear, the strong emotion. By pushing yourself through the fear and acting out of courage, you ensure that you ...

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