Who doesn't have problems in their lives? From worrying about paying bills, dealing with traffic, going to work, and taking care of our families. Gosh, it seems like modern life has so many things to do. It's no wonder that many people who try to deal with these problems end up with depression.
Sometimes, the demands of life can make us feel really bad, like worry, fear, anger, or hopelessness. All of these are signs of depression, so most of us have to deal with it every day.
But a fast is often forgotten as a way to get help for depression and deal with its symptoms. It's as old as the mountains, and this powerful tool may be the only thing that comes close to restoring emotional balance when dealing with depression.
Observing nature will show us that when animals are scared or mad, they don't eat until a certain amount of time has passed. Also, it's true that many civilised people don't eat when they're stressed out, because they don't feel like eating. However, most of us tend to eat big meals when we're stressed out, which are usually made up of foods that make us sick in the first place. This makes digestion, which was already slow, even slower or stops it altogether.
Taking all of this into account, the last thing you might want to do if you are depressed, no matter what caused it or what its symptoms are, is to eat too much, or even to eat at all.
Worry, fear, anxiety, excitement, being in a hurry, and getting into heated arguments at meals all stop the body from making digestive enzymes, which slows down not only digestion but also the whole process of getting nutrients.
Maybe this is why, according to the Bible, most people fasted when they were sad or needed to make up with God. When used as a tool to deal with depression, fasting, when combined with a strong, faith-based prayer, really brings out the mental powers we all have to solve our problems. It brings us closer to what we can be as true images of the Most High. As a result, we can see and think more clearly, which is a step toward a powerful and effective way to deal with depression.
As a way to deal with depression, fasting is very good for your overall health because it gives your digestive organs a break. Also, the mind becomes clearer, which makes it possible for all sadness to go away. We find peace of mind and calm again, and life's problems don't seem so big and scary.
So, when problems seem to pile up on us or when we have to fight depression almost every day, it might be best to go on a fast. All of the signs above point in that direction. It won't hurt at all, and it can help a lot.