There’s a lot of push and shove going on in mood disorders, and you’re the one who’s getting pushed around.  Too often, your inner voice beats you up and forces you into a corner.  And after it knocks you down, it doesn’t stop the assault.  It just keeps pummeling you with more negative and depressing thoughts.  That’s why I told you in the preface beating depression is a dog fight, but it’s also a fight you can win.

If you are going to break the back of negative thinking and chase depression out of your mind, you must do some pushing and shoving of your own.  You will have to pump some mental iron, and deliver a knock out punch to all the depressing thoughts that have been giving you such a hard time.  You are going to have to strong arm your mind.

What do I mean when I say, “Strong Arm Your Mind?”

It’s really quite simple.  Instead of just sitting there taking mental abuse, you are going to strike back and give your mind a push in a positive direction.  Instead of your negative thoughts pushing you around, you are going to start pushing back, and there are dozens of ways you can do it. 

Although you may feel like you have puny mental muscles, the truth is you are stronger than you think.  In addition, God is on your side, and He will give you all the power you need to win this battle if you are willing to take the fight to the enemy. 

Excerpt from :

Zero Tolerance To Negative Thinking : Good-by Depression - Hello Positive Mind

David J Abbott M.D.