Warning. Depression can be fatal. You can stop the downward spiral with this amazing heart formula. It takes just a few simple steps to help you get your life back again.

To get started think of some videos or DVD's you could watch that would cause you to laugh. It might be The Three Stooges, Laurel and Hardy or perhaps, if you are not a baby boomer, Everybody Loves Raymond. Watching these will be like medcine to you. To begin with they will prevent you from giving up on life and as you persevere they will cause you to embrace life as the precious Gift of God that it is.

Choose to be blessed by the Bible words, "A merry heart doeth good like a medcine". Cause yourself to laugh and you'll change your body chemistry. You'll feel good.

Give your heart a work out as you replace the focus of getting down on yourself with a focus on looking outwards at the antics of others and seeing how funny they are. Do whatever it takes, without drugs and alcohol, to stop yourself from holding a series of "Poor me" pity parties.

Work at getting the spotlight off you by seeking out people you can be a blessing to. It might be telling your neighbour to have a great day. Begin with the small things. Give that kind of blessing to others and in no time you'll find yourself having a great day.

Long term depression is like a tenant who hasn't paid rent in months - well established and hard to get rid of. Just remember you have authority over depression and it has no legal right to afflict your body. Refuse to give it permission to hold your life to ransom any longer.

Remember this is a depression eviction battle and here's your battle plan. Make yourself have a merry heart. Cause yourself to laugh daily. Then keep a lid on every negative thought that comes your way.

Consider the preacher's words about the symbollic crows in our life. He said that you can't stop them flying over your life but you sure can stop them nesting in your hair. Depressing thoughts come your way but you don't have to entertain them. Use the words of your mouth to tell them to get going.

Complete your battle plan by using your hands and the words of your mouth to help others less fortunate than yourself.

Depression will lose it grip on your life and you will be set free forever.